How to season taco chicken? Homemade chicken taco seasoning is so much better than any store bought ones. A few pantry staples and you’re on your way to delicious chicken tacos, nachos, burritos, bowls and salads.
Hello Taco Tuesday.
Mexican may just be one of our all time favorite foods. Once or twice a week … or more. It is easy, healthy, convenient, delicious, easy to find ingredients and most importantly spicy <– my favorite.
Be it fajitas, nachos, tacos, quesadillas or even the simplest creamy guac or fire roasted salsa, it’s just too darn delicious.
There is something about the combination of spices and ingredients makes it so amazingly delicious, right? You will be able to find a huge selection of Mexican recipes out here.
Few of my favorites:
Spicy Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans and Corn
Spicy Chicken Ranch Quesadilla
If I have to choose one of my favorites from all things Mexican then it will surely be TACOS.
There is something about holding a warm overstuffed tortilla with delicious fillings and garnishes and taking a bite trying to be careful not to make a mess. Sorry forks and spoons, I love ya but hands are magical!
Chicken, the humble protein is always a staple in my freezer – makes an appearance at least 3 nights a week. It thaws quick and is great in all types of cuisines and cooking methods.
Few amazing chicken recipes:
Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
Instant Pot Pasta with Chicken meat Sauce
Really Good Rotisserie Chicken Salad Sandwich
Healthyish Baked Chicken Meatballs
As you have guessed by now, chicken tacos are always one of my go-to. A good chicken taco needs a well seasoned chicken. Store-bought seasoning for chicken tacos are easy but homemade taco seasoning for chicken is cheaper and totally customizable as per your taste —> less spicy / more spicy / less salt / less oniony …….. you get the idea.
Most importantly, this authentic chicken taco seasoning is really, really GOOD!!
What is Chicken Taco Seasoning made of?
A combination of amazing spices like
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- black pepper powder
- coriander powder
- cumin powder
- cayenne pepper powder
- oregano
- salt
It is all about the right spices and in perfect proportion.
Though the name suggests that this easy taco seasoning recipe is for chicken, it is delicious with chickpeas —> Chickpea Taco Meal Prep
The best part about this chicken and taco seasoning is that you can make a huge batch and store for whenever you need instead of having to make a fresh batch every time.
If you are anything like us, then your pantry might be already stocked with an array of Mexican spices.
Homemade chicken seasoning is mostly the basics – salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika. The only spice that you might not have is the Mexican oregano. This chicken seasoning for tacos will still be delicious without it.
This basic homemade chicken taco seasoning mix recipe is so good sprinkled even on eggs. Try it next time in scrambled eggs / omelettes.
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This authentic taco seasoning for chicken is used to make this all purpose spicy taco chicken.
It is so good in Spicy chicken quesadilla, salads, bowls, burritos and seasoned chicken tacos.
How to season chicken for tacos?
- Make spices for Mexican chicken
- Rub boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts plus couple of teaspoons of vegetable oil. Let sit for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator. Grill or cook in a cast iron skillet on both sides <— seasoned chicken for tacos
- Alternatively, chop boneless chicken into bite size pieces. Cook in cast iron pan with vegetable oil and best taco seasoning for chicken and cook until chicken is cooked through <—easy chicken taco meat
Some of my favorites Mexican recipes include –
Mexican Spiced Chicken for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or salads
Spicy Chicken Ranch Quesadillas
Chicken Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice
Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, use as per your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together.
- (This recipe is delicious with chickpeas as well. Check out Chickpea Taco Bowl)
Notes
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19 Comments
I love Mexican food too! And this is a great recipe to have on hand..Homemade seasoning is always more flavorful than store bought ones!
Thank you Deepika:)
I think I have all these spices in my pantry already! I love that you can make your own taco seasoning, so it’s specific to what you like. Spicy please!!
Right? And, I make mine SPICY!! Thanks Kelly:)
I don’t normally leave replies but I wanted to let you know, this seasoning blend it outstanding. Well balanced and rich in the center. As a professional chef I loved it.
Aww… that is so kind. Thank you so much, so glad that you loved it:)
This is our favorite taco seasoning for chicken! The kids love it and so do the adults! Thank you!
Perfect, thank you, so much better than buying the little store packets with those unwanted additives.
These ingredients sound wonderful. Can’t wait to try this recipe. How much of each ingredient do you use? Thank you!
Sorry, when this first appeared on my screen for some reasons the measurements did not appear. I see them now so my earlier question regarding measurements can be ignored. Sorry about that.
I thought this was delicious! The only alteration I will make next time is I will cut the salt down quite a bit. I found that the salt was the first thing I tasted.
Sounds good to me:)
If I don’t have mexican oregano, do I just leave it out, or try to substitute something different?
Just leave it out and go ahead with the rest:)
Regular oregano works just fine
First time I’ve cooked with Taco spice. Used it on a Keto Mexican chicken thigh recipe. It was truly wonderfully delicious!!!
My favorite Mexican seasoning. My wife is sensitive to the preservatives in the packets and this is the perfect alternative
That sounds wonderful:)
They were great. Will make again