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5-Minute Seasoning for Chicken Tacos

A delicious and healthy homemade chicken taco seasoning mix. Only 5 minutes to make! You'll never buy store-bought packets again.
Use 1 recipe per pound of chicken. 1 recipe = 1 store-bought seasoning packet.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing, Sauces, and Seasoning
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 12 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your liking)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or sugar substitute)
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum used as a sauce thickener

Instructions
 

To make chicken taco seasoning:

  • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Store any extra in an airtight container.

To make tacos:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon oil. Add 1 pound ground or cubed chicken breast and cook until done. Once the chicken is done cooking, drain the grease. Add seasoning mix along with ¾ cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until the water reduces and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Serve in taco shells, wrapped in lettuce, or over a chaffle.

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  • VARIATIONS: This recipe has a mild to medium spice level. Adjust spiciness to your taste preference.
  • TOP TIPS: Make extra and store in an air-tight container up to 6 months; Use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper for a mild seasoning mix, ½ teaspoon for medium, and approximately ¾ to 1 teaspoon for hot. Always start with less and add more to taste.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Can be used in any taco recipe with beef, chicken, pork, or seafood. For tacos, use 1 recipe per 1 pound of ground beef.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 411mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 478IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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