Last Updated on December 4, 2024 by Toya
This easy and delicious seasoning for chicken tacos is all you’ll need to make the best chicken taco recipes ever! Not only is this homemade taco seasoning quick and easy to make, but it will add the best flavors to your taco recipes!
This homemade recipe is a truly superior version of taco seasoning!
This taco seasoning recipe has it all – it so super fresh, has the best ingredients, and does not have hidden starches and sugar you will undoubtedly find in taco seasoning packets.
What is taco seasoning?
Taco seasoning is generally a mixture of Mexican spices used in taco recipes, dips, or stews.
The main spices found in taco seasoning are usually:
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Dried oregano
As mentioned above, this is what a typical taco seasoning mix should include, but it certainly does not stop there.
Tips to make a great taco seasoning mix for chicken
- The key element of this Taco seasoning is cumin powder. It’s better to buy whole cumin seeds and grind them yourself as these will impart more flavor. You can use a coffee grinder or just go with a high-power food processor. This will guarantee your Taco seasoning has a perfect taste. But, this step is not an absolute must as you can also just use store-bought ground cumin.
- Storage is really important, so the best way to store your seasoning is not in a plastic bag, but instead in a glass jar with a tight lid. Air and humidity are the biggest enemies of your seasonings in general, so keeping them safe from these two is a must. A glass jar with a tight lid will do the trick.
- Choose only fresh spices. If you can purchase the spices from a spice store, it will be the best solution.
Ingredients to make chicken taco seasoning mix
- ¼ cup freshly ground cumin (or cumin powder)
- ¼ cup chili powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon pink Himalayan salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
How to make chicken taco seasoning
This is one of the easiest taco seasoning mix you’ll ever make. All you’ll need to do is mix a few spices together and your recipe is ready to go!
To make this recipe, first, gather all of your ingredients in one place.
Next, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. You will then stir all the spices well to combine.
Then transfer the seasoning mix into a jar with a tight lid.
Lastly, store the chicken taco seasoning mix in a dry and dark place.
How to store
Store this simple taco seasoning recipe in an airtight container, zip-loc bag, or spice jar for a few months. It will be better if stored in a cool dark corner of your spice drawer or cupboard.
How long does this homemade chicken taco seasoning recipe last?
Assuming that the spices used are fresh and won’t soon expire, this homemade taco seasoning will last up to 6 months if stored properly.