5.0 from 3 votes
Chicken Taco Seasoning
This homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning makes absolutely amazing chicken tacos! It only takes about 5 minutes to whip up a batch and you can use it for many Mexican inspired recipes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 7
Calories: 9 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Mix all spices together and store in an airtight container. If you want mild taco seasoning omit the cayenne pepper.
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Notes
- To use seasoning with ground chicken: To make a classic taco style meat using this seasoning, sautee 1.5 pounds ground chicken, then drain any fat or liquid. Combine meat with an 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and 3 tablespoons Chicken Taco Seasoning, and continue to cook stirring regularly until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the meat is coated in the tomato and seasoning.
- To marinate chicken breast or thighs:
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- All seasonings listed are dried.
- 2 tbsp = 1 taco seasoning packet.
- This taco seasoning is naturally gluten free, dairy free, low carb and compliant for Whole30, Paleo, and Keto diets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5tablespoon
Calories
9kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5tablespoon | |
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.