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    Home » Recipes » Spice Blends & Seasoning Mixes

    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 2 Comments

    Chicken Taco Seasoning

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    Chicken taco seasoning is made with a few simple ingredients from your spice cabinet! Forget the packaged stuff! This mix features all the best herbs and spices for a perfect chicken taco night!

    Best Chicken Taco Seasoning

    Do you get tired of buying pre-packaged seasonings? They may only be a couple of bucks, but you only get one use out of them, and they are loaded with sodium!

    When you make your own spice blends at home, you have the creative freedom to tweak them to your preference! Want a smokey flavor, more or less salt, or a little spice? By keeping this recipe in your back pocket, you will never have to make a trip to the store for taco seasoning again!

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    A simple blend of herbs and spices perfect for chicken tacos!
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    • Best Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • 🥘 Ingredients For Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • 🔪 How To Make Chicken Taco Seasoning
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🧂 More Great Seasoning Blends
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Ditch pre-made seasonings by checking out some of my other awesome DIY blends!

    🥘 Ingredients For Chicken Taco Seasoning

    If you keep your spice cabinet stocked, these are pretty standard herbs and spices. If not, pick them up at the store so you can make this seasoning blend again and again!

    • Chili Powder - 1 tablespoon of chili powder.
    • Cumin - ½ teaspoon of cumin. This is where a lot of the signature “taco” flavor comes from. It is a very pronounced flavor if you decide to add more do so sparingly.
    • Paprika - ½ teaspoon of paprika. Try smoked paprika for a strong smoky flavor!
    • Ground Coriander - ½ teaspoon of ground coriander. If you have Coriander seeds, you can grind them yourself using a mortar & pestle. If you don't have one, place the seeds on the counter and place a large pot on top, moving it side to side in order to crush them.
    • Salt - ½ teaspoon salt, more or less to taste. Remember, you can always add more salt after cooking, but you can’t take salt away.
    • Black Pepper - ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Again, you can always add more or less to taste.
    • Oregano - ¼ teaspoon of dried oregano. It’s not just for Italian food!
    • Crushed Red Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper. This is where the heat comes from, add more if you really like it spicy.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Chicken Taco Seasoning

    There's not much to this one, just 2 easy steps. You'll be wondering why you haven't been making your own seasonings this whole time! You need your measuring utensils. a small mixing bowl, and an airtight storage container (plus if you prefer a fine texture, a spice grinder, though it's totally optional).

    This recipe yields about 2¼ tablespoons of seasoning which is enough for 1 pound of chicken.

    1. Combine. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon Oregano, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper. *For a fine consistency, you can use a spice grinder to break down the oregano and red pepper flakes if desired.
    2. Season. Season 1 pound of chicken with this mix, or store it away for later use if not using the whole amount.

    I love using this seasoning to make shredded chicken tacos though it's totally delicious on any kind of chicken, it doesn't have to be shredded. To complete your meal, check out what to serve with tacos! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • Combined chicken seasoning yields about 2 ¼ tablespoons.
    • Season 1 pound of shredded chicken, leftover cooked chicken, or ground chicken with 1 recipe of this seasoning.
    • Shake well to combine before using stored seasoning (if only using a partial amount).

    🥡 Storing

    This seasoning should be kept in a cool, dark place (like the pantry or a cabinet) for up to one year. Keep the seasoning in an airtight container or jar for freshness.

    Once it has been sitting, be sure to shake it up before using it!

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    ❓ FAQ

    Is Chicken Taco Seasoning The Same As Regular Taco Seasoning?

    Chicken taco seasoning and traditional taco seasoning share many of the same ingredients. Chicken takes on the flavor of seasonings very easily, so a taco seasoning blend for chicken tends to be a bit milder, usually with less cumin.

    How Long Does Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning Last?

    When stored properly, homemade taco seasoning can last a very long time. In an airtight container kept somewhere cool and dark like a pantry, it can last upwards of 1 year!

    Do I Add Taco Seasoning To Chicken Before Or After Cooking?

    For the most flavor, you want to season your chicken before cooking. This gives it plenty of time to soak up all the tasty herbs and spices!

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    🧂 More Great Seasoning Blends

    • Meatloaf Seasoning - You'll be shocked at how flavorful meatloaf can be!
    • Cajun Seasoning - Zesty and full of flavor, Cajun seasoning is delicious on fries, seafood, chicken, and more!
    • Steak Seasoning - This homemade steak seasoning blend is so much better than anything you can buy at the store!
    • Chili Seasoning - Nothing beats perfectly seasoned homemade chili!
    • Garam Masala Seasoning - Garam masala is a must-have if you like cooking Indian cuisine!
    • Burger Seasoning - A simple blend of herbs and spices that makes the best burgers and cheeseburgers!

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    Chicken Taco Seasoning (Better Than Store Bought!)

    Chicken taco seasoning is made with a few simple ingredients from your spice cabinet! Forget the packaged stuff! This mix features all the best herbs and spices for a perfect chicken taco night!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 42kcal
    Prep 2 minutes
    Cooking 0 minutes
    Total Time 2 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika)
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients (chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, ground black pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes) in a small bowl or container.
      1 tablespoon chili powder, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • If desired, for a fine consistency, you can use a spice grinder to break down the oregano and red pepper flakes.
    • Mix with 1 pound of chicken meat for chicken tacos, or store for later in an airtight spice jar or container.

    Equipment You May Need

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    Notes

    • Combined chicken seasoning yields about 2 ¼ tablespoons.
    • Season 1 pound of shredded chicken, leftover cooked chicken, or ground chicken with 1 recipe of this seasoning.
    • Shake well to combine before using stored seasoning (if only using a partial amount).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal (2%) | Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1308mg (57%) | Potassium: 264mg (8%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 3068IU (61%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 72mg (7%) | Iron: 4mg (22%)
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    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Tom says

      September 07, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved it! Much better than any premix. I substituted ground cayenne, it was hot but that how I like it!!

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    2. kim says

      August 12, 2022 at 5:44 pm

      5 stars
      This spice mix recipe is super yummy, I used boneless skinless chicken breast for my tacos.

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