Description
Elevate your taco night with this easy and flavorful chicken taco seasoning. Blending aromatic spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this recipe promises juicy, tender chicken that bursts with flavor. Perfect for weekly meal prep or impromptu gatherings, this seasoning will have your taste buds dancing and your kitchen filled with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all spices and chicken, ensuring measuring spoons are ready.
- Create the Spice Mix: In a bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir until blended.
- Season the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and coat generously with the spice mix; massage the spices into the meat.
- Cook It Up: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Toss in Freshness: Let cooked chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing; serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked chicken (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg