What's the difference between taco seasoning and chicken taco seasoning?

They are very similar and really can be used interchangeably! They contain a lot of the same ingredients but chicken taco seasoning is generally a bit milder since chicken takes on the flavor of the seasoning very easily.

Does taco seasoning work on chicken?

Sure! Feel free to use taco seasoning on your chicken anytime. But, if you have an extra 5 minutes, throw together my easy chicken taco seasoning instead!

Can you use taco seasoning as a rub?

Of course! Taco seasoning makes a great rub for your favorite cut of meat. If you're looking for a more classic rub recipe though, check out my super easy rib rub !

The Best Chicken Taco Seasoning Recipe

Name: Chicken Taco Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Chicken Taco Seasoning

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This chicken taco seasoning is made with simple pantry staple spices that will take your chicken from bland and boring to mouthwateringly delicious in no time. Keep a jar of it stocked in your pantry so you can throw together chicken tacos in just minutes on a busy weeknight!

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: about 4 tablespoons of seasoning 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Combine seasoning ingredients.
Store in an airtight container or wide mouth mason jar in a cool dark place (like the cupboard) for up to 6 months.
Use seasoning to make my quick and easy grilled chicken street tacos.

wide mouth mason jar

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Notes

This recipe makes about 4 tablespoons of seasoning which is enough for about 2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breast. Double or triple the recipe so you’ve always got some chicken taco seasoning on hand for when a craving strikes.
Switch up the ingredients to suit your family’s taste! This recipe is super forgiving so if you know your family likes cumin a lot, add a couple extra dashes. If they prefer things on the more mild side, add less chili powder and leave out the red pepper flakes and cayenne pepper. Use this recipe as a blueprint and tweak it to make it your own!
This homemade chicken taco seasoning can be used to season chicken breast (or boneless skinless chicken thighs) for chicken tacos but you can also use it in black beans, burritos, taco salads, veggie enchiladas, chicken quesadillas, chicken spaghetti casserole, chicken chili, sheet pan nachos, or sheet pan chicken fajitas. You can also use this chicken taco seasoning to season ground beef or ground turkey as well.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of the seasoning
Calories: 10
Sugar: 0.2 g
Sodium: 341.1 mg
Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 1.9 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Chicken Taco Seasoning

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