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Taco seasoning for chicken on a wooden background.
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5 from 4 votes

Chicken taco seasoning

If you love tacos, why not make your own homemade chicken taco seasoning from scratch? This Mexican blend of spices is the perfect addition to elevate your taco nights or to add a burst of flavor to your quick and easy weeknight chicken dinners!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 71kcal
Author: Maayke

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes *optional

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and mix them well.
  • Pour the taco seasoning into a small jar and store the spice mix in a dark place.

Notes

This recipe makes enough seasoning for four portions (about 1 lb of chicken), but you can easily half, double, or triple the recipe.
*The chili powder in this recipe is not the European ground chili peppers but the American spice blend. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2484mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5677IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg