I came back from the store and started to make dinner and forgot to buy the packet of fajita seasoning! It was too late to start something else, because I already started cooking the chicken and peppers.
So, I did a google search, got some ideas and went from there.
Jenn’s Fajita Seasoning Mix
2 TB. chili powder
1/2 TB. salt
1 TB. paprika
1 TB. sugar
2 tsp. chicken boullion (crushed cubes or powder from a jar)
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. (or more!) or crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. ground cumin
Mix together in a bowl.
Heat 1 1/b pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes into a big skillet. About half way through cooking, add 3 TB. of the fajita marinade and 1/2 cup of water.
I cook the peppers in a separate skillet, because some of my kids don’t like that combo. I used the Trader Joe’s tri-peppers that come frozen. So easy!
The result? So good! I will NEVER buy store-bought seasoning again, this was so flavorful, a little spicy, but we all loved it!
Do you make your own taco or fajita seasoning? I would love a taco spice mixture recipe!
10 responses so far ↓
1 Christina // Mar 15, 2010 at 4:50 am
I’ve never made either taco or fajita seasoning on my own. I cheat and buy the packet or if I’m out I just throw a big blob of salsa in the pan to cook w/ the meat. So cool that you made your own!
2 fittingbackin // Mar 15, 2010 at 3:21 pm
ooh great idea! I always just buy the packets but this is smart and looks so tasty – thanks!
3 Shelley B // Mar 15, 2010 at 5:43 pm
How creative! I use Penzey’s taco seasoning – it is much cheaper than the packets. Never thought of putting it together myself, though.
4 Brittany // Mar 15, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Thanks for sharing! I’m craving fajitas now! If there were a, “Your Blog Makes My Mouth Water” blog award, I would totally nominate you!
5 katecooks // Mar 15, 2010 at 8:50 pm
i just checked my mail box last night and discovered the package you sent! YAY! i am so psyched and am thinking up good things to bake
6 noble pig // Mar 16, 2010 at 1:21 am
Very cool, I’ve never made my own.
7 5 Star Foodie // Mar 16, 2010 at 2:38 am
Awesome mix!
8 Ally @ Sweet & Savory // Mar 16, 2010 at 3:38 pm
I never buy store bought taco or fajita seasoning either. #1 I don’t like the taste and #2 it is FULL of sodium.
Instead I usually just blend up our favorite salsa and toss the meat in that…everything is already in the salsa!
9 Jina // Aug 8, 2010 at 1:21 am
This is great, And so much more healthy. I used minced onion and garlic cause I didn’t have the powder, and wow! All I can say is thanks, It was a big hit….:)
10 Rachel // Aug 26, 2010 at 12:31 am
I have made my own taco seasoning several times. It is so quick and easy, and I always have the ingredients in my pantry anyway! Here is the one that I use:
Homemade Taco Seasoning:
1 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. powdered oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix all ingredients together. Makes 3 Tbsp. of seasoning, equal to a standard 1/4 oz. package of commercial mix.
Enjoy! Thanks for sharing your fajita recipe!! It was delicious!
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