The Best Homemade Chipotle Seasoning
If you love to cook with a little heat, this is the seasoning for you! In only 5 minutes you can take 9 spices from your spice cupboard and mix them up to make a deliciously, spicy dry rub that can be used to season smoked chicken legs, easy grilled shrimp, oven baked chicken wings, or any other meat you want. We love using it on the best grilled chicken breasts for a Santa Fe Salad!
We also have a great homemade blackened seasoning, if you like seasonings with a little kick!
Key Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- chipotle powder – this is a powder created by grinding up smoke-dried jalapeño peppers – depending on how much you use, it can get real spicy real quick!
- chili powder, ground cumin, & paprika – these also add a more mild heat with a touch of smokiness.
- dried oregano leaves – this adds a bit of an earthy flavor.
How To Make Chipotle Seasoning
Step 1: Add spices to a small plate or bowl
Step 2: Stir to combine.
Step 3: And use it any way you want!
How To Use Chipotle Seasoning
Simply mix all the ingredients together, adjust the flavors and spice level to your liking, use in your favorite recipe or store for later. We love this rub on our char grilled chicken breasts or cast iron chicken thighs. It adds the perfect amount of smokiness with a little spice!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, use up to 1 tablespoon for more spice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine: In a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, ½ tablespoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix to combine.
- Season: Use in your favorite recipes (we love using it on the best grilled chicken breasts or in this southwest salad recipe).
Notes
- Chipotle Powder: if you want a lighter spice stick with just a teaspoon or less of the chipotle powder … if you want it VERY spicy, use the full tablespoon.
- Storage: This homemade seasoning can simply be stored in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months!
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