Chicken Taco Seasoning
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Chicken Taco Seasoning
Description
The Chicken Taco Seasoning recipe combines ground cumin, chili powder, garlic and onion powders, paprika, black pepper, sea salt, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Mixing these spices creates a versatile seasoning powder suitable for spicing chicken for tacos or other dishes. The ingredients contribute earthiness, mild heat, and aromatic depth.
Preparation is simple: all spices are combined in a bowl and stirred together, then stored in an airtight container for up to six months to maintain freshness. The recipe advises adjusting quantities or omitting the red pepper flakes based on personal heat preference.
This seasoning adds a homemade touch to taco preparations, allowing control over the spice profile and freshness compared to pre-packaged mixes.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 ½ tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Mix together.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Adjust the spice amounts to suit your heat preference and taste.
- Omit red pepper flakes if a milder seasoning is preferred; they contribute noticeable heat.
- This blend can be used on any meat, not just chicken, for tacos or similar dishes.
- Store the seasoning in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 6 months to retain flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 20kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1008IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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