Create a flavor for your tacos with this easy homemade chicken taco seasoning. Perfectly balanced with spices, this seasoning will elevate your chicken tacos to a new level of deliciousness. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s a pantry staple you’ll love.

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Taco Seasoning

Flavorful: Combines a perfect blend of spices for a rich, authentic taste.
Easy to Make: Simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Versatile: Great for tacos, burritos, fajitas, and more.
Cost-Effective: Cheaper than store-bought mixes with no added preservatives.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Instructions

Measure the Spices: Gather all the spices and measure them accurately.
Mix: In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Store: Transfer the mixed seasoning to an airtight container or spice jar for storage.

Serving Suggestions

Tacos: Use this seasoning to marinate chicken before cooking for flavorful tacos.
Burritos: Add to your chicken burrito fillings for an extra kick.
Fajitas: Season chicken strips and sauté with bell peppers and onions.
Salads: Sprinkle over chicken for a spicy salad topping.

How to Store Chicken Taco Seasoning

Store your homemade chicken taco seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will stay fresh for up to six months.

Additional Tips

Adjust the Heat: If you prefer a milder seasoning, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
Freshness: Use fresh spices for the best flavor.
Customization: Feel free to tweak the quantities to suit your taste preferences.
Usage: Approximately 2 tablespoons of seasoning per pound of chicken.

Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: SeasoningCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

tablespoons

Prep time

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Measure all the spices.
Mix them in a bowl.
Store in an airtight container.