This Chicken Taco Seasoning is a must have in any kitchen.
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It’s easy to put together and costs a fraction of what supermarkets charge.
Look no further than your pantry for this recipe. It creates the most flavorful chicken tacos.
Table of Contents
🌶️ Ingredients
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Paprika
Reasons To Make Your Own Seasoning From Scratch
- Why buy it when you can make it for a lot less?!
- You control what goes in it.
- You can double or triple the quantity to suit your cooking needs.
- You say how much salt to add.
- No MSG, preservatives, or additives.
💰 Saving Dinero Tip
The spice aisle at the grocery has fancy containers with dried spices. Buy one and refill it from the Mexican spices area. They usually come in plastic bags (see above) and are a lot cheaper than the ones in plastic bottles. Don’t worry if you don’t speak Español. The names of the spices are usually in both Spanish and English.
🔥 Spice It Up
- REALLY HOT: If you can handle your spice, add 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol to the recipe.
- Hot: Add ½ teaspoon ground chile de arbol.
- Mildly Spicy: Add ½ teaspoon ground chile california
- Can’t find chile de arbol? Substitute with ground cayenne.
🫙 Storing Instructions
Place the mixture in an airtight container and in a dark place. Keep away from light, heat, and moisture. Over time, the seasoning mix will lose its flavor and color. Try to use it within 6 months to a year for maximum flavor.
👩🏼🍳 How To Use It
- As A Dry Rub: For two pounds of chicken, use two tablespoons of the blend. Once the spices are mixed together, lightly coat chicken legs, breast, or thighs with olive oil then sprinkle generously with the seasoning. Bone in or boneless chicken, whatever you prefer. This blend works great as Chicken Fajitas .
- To Use As A Marinade: Place 2 lbs chicken, 2 tablespoon of the chicken taco seasoning, 2 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ cup white distilled vinegar (or lime juice) to a large sealable bag. Marinade for 1 hour to overnight.
🌮 More Taco Recipes
Chicken Taco Seasoning is a simple mix of herbs and spices. It adds flavor to any dish and is much better for you than anything you’ll find at the store. It makes a great gift too!
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Chicken Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground chile de arbol optional
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together.
- Store in an airtight container.
To Use As a Dry Rub:
- For 2 lbs of chicken, use 2 tablespoon of the blend. Lightly coat chicken with olive oil then sprinkle generously with the seasoning.
To Use As A Marinade:
- Place 2 lbs chicken, 2 tablespoon of the chicken taco seasoning, 2 tablespoon olive oil, and ½ cup white distilled vinegar (or lime juice) to a large sealable bag. Marinade for 1 hour to overnight.
Notes
- REALLY HOT: If you can handle your spice, add 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol to the recipe.
- Hot: Add ½ teaspoon ground chile de arbol.
- Spicy but not hot: Add ½ teaspoon ground chile california
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