Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning
It's so easy to make homemade chicken taco seasoning for chicken! Classic latin spices like cumin, chili, and garlic are the base of the mix.
Servings: 4
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 2 lb chicken about 3 medium breasts
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all spices.
For chicken:
- Season chicken breasts on both sides.
- Heat a skillet over high heat with 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil.
- Place chicken in hot frying pan, and sear chicken on both sides for 3 minutes, until browned. Turn heat to low and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reads 165 ℉.
- Remove from heat and rest on plate covered in foil for 5 minutes.
- Slice into thin strips and use as filing for tacos, burritos, or in a Mexican style salad. Enjoy!
Notes
Tip: Double or triple the recipe to have on hand to use later.
Makes enough for 3-4 chicken breasts.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
