Chicken Taco Seasoning

We go through so much taco seasoning at my house, it’s just no longer economical for me to buy the little packets. With my homemade recipe, I can make a huge batch of chicken taco seasoning that lasts a long time in my spice cabinet, or I can make just enough for a single recipe. I love the flavor of this Mexican seasoning blend even more than the store-bought containers, and I can easily control how salty it is to meet everyone’s dietary needs.

Homemade Taco Seasoning Blend for Chicken

My standard chicken seasoning got me on the DIY spice blend train, so I decided to make my own taco seasoning for all my favorite chicken tacos and Mexican dishes. I mix salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder, plus cayenne pepper for some heat. It comes together in 5 minutes, and it’s perfectly flavorful!

I created this Mexican spice blend specifically for chicken, but it tastes great with beef too. I love how much fresher and bolder my homemade chicken taco seasoning tastes compared to store-bought stuff. And I use this basically every week, so I always keep a batch in my spice cabinet.

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Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe

With my homemade chicken taco seasoning recipe, I can make as much or as little of this DIY spice blend as I need for any Mexican recipe.

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

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Serves 2

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Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tablespoons chili powder
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• ▢ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spiciness)

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Instructions

• Mix 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a small dish until combined.
  

Notes

Yield: This recipe makes approx. 5 tablespoons of taco seasoning. A serving is approx. 2½ tablespoons.

Becky’s Top Tips:

• Use about 2 tablespoons of this spice blend to replace a standard 1 oz. packet of taco seasoning.
• For a low-sodium version, reduce or omit the kosher salt.
• For a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of chili powder and/or cumin.

Storage: Store chicken taco seasoning in an airtight container or resealable bag in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Note: Water, salt, pepper, oil, and broth are not counted as ingredients on this site.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe

Amount Per Serving (2.5 tablespoons)

Calories 43 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 1338mg58%

Potassium 259mg7%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2965IU59%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 70mg7%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Mexican

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Not Just Chicken!

While this taco seasoning mix is absolutely delicious in a wide variety of Mexican chicken recipes, it’s also great on beef, pork, or even tofu! It’s a versatile spice that I use in all kinds of meals.