Using staple spices from the cupboard, make the best, easy, and mild Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning. Better than store-bought packets, this quick spin on your favorite seasoning is sure to amplify any Mexican dinner. The perfect blend of spices.
Why This Recipe is the Best
Use this homemade copycat Old El Paso seasoning for your next chicken fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and quesadillas for the perfect taste. This gluten-free, low-sodium blend is made from scratch, which gives you the ability to adjust according to your family's taste preferences.
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Key Ingredients
This recipe is a blend of your favorite Mexican-inspired spices. The best part about the ingredients is that if you happen not to have a couple, it still can taste great. But the key spices are garlic, cumin, and chilli pepper.
How to make Chicken Taco Seasoning
Follow these step-by-step instructions for these great homemade seasonings. It's a great combination of Mexican-inspired spices.
- Add all the spices to a small mixing bowl.
- Mix all together until an even blend is made.
Hint: This Chicken Taco Seasoning recipe makes 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning, which is equivalent to 1 store-bought taco seasoning packet.
Top tip
Use this homemade taco seasoning packet with grilled chicken or ground chicken, in the crockpot, or air fryer! You can't go wrong with this tasty seasoning. I even use it on beef and pork!
My favorite part about this recipe is the ability to adjust the flavors. You can make it more salty or less salty depending on your preferences.
Recipe
Chicken Taco Seasoning
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl add all the spices. Mix until well blended.
- Use on any chicken for enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, tacos, or your choice.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of salt according to your salt preferences.
- You can leave out the coriander if you don't have any on hand.
- This recipe also pairs well with beef, pork, and fish meals.
- Double or triple the recipe to have taco seasoning on hand quickly! 2 tablespoons is equal to 1 store-bought packet.
Nutrition
Substitutions
- No Chili Powder- Don't have chili powder? Double the cumin and paprika and add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Without Coriander- don't have coriander? You can easily leave this spice out of the blend.
- Without Cumin- double the paprika, and add a ½ teaspoon more of chili powder.
- Vegetarian - Make this a vegetarian-style seasoning by seasoning jackfruit, sweet potatoes, black beans, or zucchini.
Variations
- In the Crockpot - add this seasoning to crockpot chicken for your next taco or enchilada meal.
- Beef- this copycat McCormick seasoning can be used with beef, too!
- Marinade - make this a tasty marinade by adding it to ½ cup olive oil. Add the olive oil and spices to a gallon ziplock bag and add the raw chicken. Let it sit for 30 minutes, or overnight for best results, and then cook.
- Spicy- Add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper for a spicy version.
- No Sodium- Exclude salt for a no or low sodium option.
Storing Homemade Taco Seasoning
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. This does not freeze well.
Andrea says
I love making this homemade taco seasoning! I usually buy Mccormick or Old El Paso at walmart but this is much easier and so quick to make.