In our house, we eat a lot of tacos and taco bowls and burritos. We love chipotle and green chili flavors. My son loves salsa (as long as it’s not too spicy). So, for a while, I found myself buying spice packets for tacos, but I thought I could save a few pennies (and reduce the amount of salt) if I made my own.
I’ve experimented a little bit, and honestly, I typically make this without even measuring, and the kiddo’s been perfectly happy. So, dial up the chili if you want a spicier taco. Add more cumin if you love that flavor. This is the best part about doing it yourself — use the flavors you love.
The amount below (or a little less) works well with 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. of chicken. Depending on how much fat renders from the chicken (if I use thigh meat) or oil I have in my pan, I might add a little bit of water to the pan too.
Ingredients:
1 to 2 Tbsp. cumin
1 Tbsp. granulated garlic
1 tsp. chili powder (more if you like spice)
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
What to do:
Combine all the spices together. Add to meat for yummy tacos!