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Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe

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Homemade chicken fajita seasoning recipe! This fajita seasoning for chicken is packed full of flavor and will give your food an amazing aroma and taste. It’s made with few ingredients and is quick to make with less than 5 minutes hands-on time. Let me show you how to make the best fajita spice mix.

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Best Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe

The best fajita seasoning! This homemade chicken fajita seasoning recipe is so good. It is perfect on chicken and can be used in many recipes.

This seasoning for fajitas uses a few simple pantry ingredients to create this power-packed spice blend. It smells and tastes amazing.

If you are looking to make your own homemade fajita seasoning, this is the best fajita spice mix that is tried and trusted. It makes use of natural ingredients and does not contain artificial colors or preservatives.

It takes 5 minutes to make this chicken fajita seasoning recipe, and it can be used on any part of the chicken. This DIY spice mix can also be used on other food like vegetables, fish, beef, shrimp, etc.

It’s a healthy seasoning blend that is sure to take your chicken from bland to amazing.

No heavy tool is required to make this recipe for chicken fajita seasoning. 

Related: BBQ chicken rub

the seasoning displayed on a pink teaspoon.

Tools

Measuring spoons

Mixing bowl

Spice jar or airtight container

What is Chicken Fajita Seasoning Made of

For this homemade chicken fajita seasoning, you’ll need these 7 ingredients:

Paprika

Cumin

Chilli powder

Garlic powder

Onion granules

Cayenne pepper

Sugar

How To Make Chicken Fajita Seasoning

Here’s how to make fajita seasoning for chicken:

Dry the mixing bowl and measuring spoons.

Measure all the ingredients into the bowl. Mix till well combined.

all the ingredients mixed in a small bowl.

For a smooth blend, pour the mix into a dry mill and blend (This step is optional and not necessary but it makes the mix well combined and gives a smoother texture).

Label and store in an airtight spice jar or container.

How To Use

Use fajita seasoning on chicken. It can also be used on other poultry like turkey, duck, vegetables, beef, fish, and shrimp. You can use this fajita spice mix on any type of chicken including chicken thighs, legs, chicken breast, wings, and whole chicken.

Use a tablespoon of this seasoning per 1 kg (2lb) of chicken.

Here are some recipes you can use in:

Air fryer Chicken wings

Chicken drumsticks in air fryer

Baked chicken drumsticks

Air fryer chicken breast

Air fryer potato cubes (recipe on airfryervibes.com)

Oven baked chicken breast

Air fryer vegetables

Dry rub chicken wings

fajita seasoning on teaspoon and in spice container.

How To Store

Pour the fajita seasoning in an airtight spice container, label with name and dates, then store it in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

It can be stored for up to a year depending on the expiry date of the ingredients used. Use the nearest expiry date of the ingredients to determine what expiry date to label the mix. For example, if the chili powder used has the nearest expiry date and expires in 6 months, and garlic has the longest expiry date and expires in 12 months, the spice blend expiry date should be labeled as 6 months.

I recommend mixing in small batches so it’s not stored for too long and retains its freshness.

How To Season Chicken For Fajitas

Wash and pat the chicken dry then add to a bowl.

Add the fajita seasoning, and lemon juice to the chicken and mix till well combined.

Cover with clingfilm and put in the fridge to marinate for 60 minutes or more. 

Cook accordingly.

chicken and veggies seasoned with fajita spice blend.

Tips

  • Dry all tools before use.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your taste. If you want the blend to be spicy, add a bit more.
  • Store seasoning in an airtight container and also keep away from sunlight.
  • Don’t pour directly over steam from the spice jar to avoid moisture getting into the jar.
  • Make in small batches to avoid storing for too long and to keep freshness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between taco seasoning and fajita seasoning?

They make use of similar ingredients but Taco seasoning makes use of more chili powder and also doesn’t have acidity, while fajita seasoning uses more cumin so taco seasoning is spicier than fajita seasoning.

What can you use instead of fajita seasoning?

A good substitute is taco seasoning.

Is fajita seasoning spicy?

No, it’s not however if you would like it to be spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper or habanero powder.

Do you need sugar in fajita seasoning?

No, you don’t. You can leave it out of the ingredients if you wish.

chicken fajita seasoning displayed.

More Seasoning Recipes

Simple chicken seasoning

Chicken wings seasoning

Chicken breast seasoning

Peri Peri seasoning

Italian seasoning

Cajun seasoning

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all the ingredients mixed in a small bowl.

Chicken Fajita Seasoning Recipe

Kemi
Homemade chicken fajita seasoning recipe! This fajita seasoning for chicken is packed full of flavor and will give your food an amazing aroma and taste. It's made with few ingredients and is quick to make with less than 5 minutes hands-on time. Let me show you how to make the best fajita spice mix.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Mix time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American, British, Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 21 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spice container

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper pepper or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Here's how to make fajita seasoning for chicken:
    Dry the mixing bowl and measuring spoons.
  • Measure all the ingredients into the bowl. Mix till well combined.
    For a smooth blend, pour the mix into a dry mill and blend (This step is optional and not necessary but it makes the mix well combined and gives a smoother texture).
  • Label and store in an airtight spice jar or container.

Notes

  • Dry all tools before use.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your taste. If you want the blend to be spicy, add a bit more.
  • Store seasoning in an airtight container and also keep away from sunlight.
  • Don’t pour directly over steam from the spice jar to avoid moisture getting into the jar.
  • Make in small batches to avoid storing for too long and to keep freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 743IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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