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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Sara Smith | Eat Dessert Snack

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