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Healthy Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning

Jani H. Leuschel
This mildly spiced Southwestern seasoning blend is perfect for chicken tacos, and it's also nice with ground beef. You could even try it on tofu crumbles!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course seasoning
Cuisine Healthy, Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 4
Calories 12 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican oregano (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic granules
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, or more if you want it hotter
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more if you want it hotter

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands for 20 seconds lathering with soap and rinsing with running water.
  • Place all the spices ingredients in a jar.
  • Put the lid on and shake to evenly combine.
  • Give the mixture a shake before using.

Notes

This recipe makes enough seasoning for a generous pound of chicken (or other meat). 
Double or triple the amount and use about two Tablespoons per pound of meat,

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 698IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Homemade Chicken Taco Seasoning
Amount per Serving
Calories
12
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Sodium
 
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
69
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
698
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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