Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe
Make the best chicken tacos with this homemade chicken taco seasoning recipe. I have instructions for how to make the seasoning and cook your chicken breast.
Servings 2 Tablespoons
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices together. One batch makes 2 tablespoons of seasoning and is good for 2 pounds of chicken. Use 1 tablespoon for each pound of chicken breast and 2 tablespoons for each pound of ground meat. See notes for how to cook chicken!
Notes
How to cook chicken for tacos.
Oven (Pictureed):
- Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet. Cover in 1 tablespoon of oil, then season the chicken.
- Bake at 425F for 25-35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Transfer the chicken to a large plate or cutting board. Shred.
- Season chicken breasts with the spice blend.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken. Sear on each side until the chicken begins to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ¾ cup of broth or water to the skillet. Cover and cook on medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 165F, about 12- 15 minutes. Add an additional ¼ cup of liquid if it evaporates.
- Transfer the chicken to a large plate or cutting board. Shred with two forks.
- Keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
- Mix 1 ¼ cup of salsa and the homemade taco seasoning together in a slow cooker. Add 1 ½ pounds of chicken breast.
- Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker.
Nutrition
Serving: 1batch | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1199mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1115IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
