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seasonings mixed together in a bowl to make the chicken taco seasoning.
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Chicken Taco Seasoning

This chicken taco seasoning has a perfect blend of spices for a fiesta of flavor! Use homemade taco seasoning for tacos, salads, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: seasonings
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican Inspired
Servings: 10 tablespoons
Calories: 19kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Small bowl or Mason Jar

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 ½ tbsps chili powder
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all seasonings in a small bowl or mason jar and mix together.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months or use immediately.

Notes

Tips
  • Thicken it up! Add a bit of cornstarch to this seasoning mix if you'd like to thicken up the sauce in the pan. About 1 tbsp should do the job.
  • This recipe makes about 10 tablespoons of taco seasoning which is the equivalent of three packets of store bought taco seasoning. Use about 2 tablespoons of seasoning pound of chicken. You can use ground chicken, boneless skinless chicken breasts, or even boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • To enhance the flavor of this seasoning, add a little tomato sauce or ro-tel to the pan when cooking the meat. Taco seasoning typically has tomato powder in it so adding about a ½ cup of tomato sauce really gives it a beautiful authentic flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg