What a great question! Can I Use Taco Seasoning on Chicken, is a classic! The answer is “Yes you can!” and I’ll show you how.
Can I Use Taco Seasoning On Chicken
Taco Seasoning is terrific on most any kind of meat and on many vegetables too! Just sprinkle some on and you’ll be eon’s ahead with flavor!
You can also use Buffalo Seasoning on your chicken! Try This Best Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole.
How to Use Taco Seasoning on Chicken
- Add it to chicken and then shred for use in casseroles and tacos.
- Sprinkle onto baked chicken and then serve over a mexican rice dish.
- Sprinkle onto chicken tenders and put into the air fryer.
- Add to the final seasoned flour for fried chicken.
- Cook your chicken in the crockpot with Taco Seasoning for a delicious and juicy fall apart chicken.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Your favorite cut of chicken.
- Taco Seasoning
- Cooking method (bake, air fry, crockpot, skillet, etc.)
Here’s How You Do It
- Prepare the chicken for the cooking method.
- Preheat your device.
- Coat with Taco Seasoning
- Cook the Chicken
Special Equipment for Can I Use Taco Seasoning on Chicken
You won’t need any special equipment but I do like to recommend tongs for any chicken you plan to cook. It makes removing the chicken from the pan so much easier!
PRO TIP: When laying the chicken pieces into a hot pan with oil, lay then down AWAY from you so that you don’t get spattered with grease.
PRO TIP: Use the tongs for kabobs on the grill because the sticks get hot too and are too hot to handle!
If you click this photo (or some others in this post) you can go through to Amazon to compare prices. It is an Amazon affiliate link and I am an Amazon affiliate and receive a commission if you purchase through this link (so, thank you very much! All proceeds are used in support of this website)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This chicken, if kept covered in the refrigerator will last about 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze the cooked chicken for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container or freezer style resealable plastic bag.
This is a flavorful slightly spicy chicken.
Tips and Tricks
- Taco Seasoning can be slightly salty so you do not want to add salt to the chicken until you taste it at the end and then add the salt seasoning that is needed.
- This seasoning will give your chicken a lovely red hue.
- Serve this chicken with a starch like rice, noodles or potato to ofset any spicy heat.
- Use care when picking out your taco packet as there are different spice levels.
- If your store doesn’t have Taco Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning will work too.
- Try Old El Paso Taco Instructions too!
Substitutions
- Chicken – If you aren’t a fan of chicken, pork, beef or lamb work equally well with this recipe. The cooking times will vary based on the meat you are cooking.
- Oil – Use any oil you prefer, butter, bacon grease or lard.
- Taco Seasoning – Fajita Seasoning also works
Other Ways to Cook your Taco Seasoning Chicken
The recipe below is for a baked chicken breast, here are some options if you prefer a different cooking method. Simply season the same way with the taco seasoning and use some oil.
- Air Fryer – Use either boneless chicken breast, tenders or boneless thighs. Coat with some oil, sprinkle with the taco seasoning and then air fry for 6 minutes on one side and 2-8 minutes more on the other side until the internal temperature is 165.
- Pan Frying – Heat a non stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat until pan is well heated. Add the chicken and cook for about 6 minutes on one side and then 4 more on the other side. Cook until the chicken is at temperature and juices run clear.
- Crockpot – Prepare chicken as described below and then lay into the crockpot. Set on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Instantpot – use oil and taco seasoning as described below and add 1/2 cup of broth to the instant pot. Place chicken on a trivet. Pressure cook for 8 minutes and do a quick release after 5 minutes.
- Grill – Cut into kabob pieces and season as written. Grill for 4 minutes each on two sides.
Watch Sarah Make Chicken with Taco Seasoning
Can You Give Me a Hand
Please leave a 5 STAR comment in the comment section below. This helps others to find the recipes at Loaves and Dishes!
Can I Use Taco Seasoning On Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 oz Taco Seasoning same as one packet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- If the chicken breasts are very thick, cut in half so that each is about 1/2 inch thickness or pound out to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the oil and use a paper towel to rub some of the oil on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle each chicken breast with some of the taco seasoning. Add more or less according to your taste. If your two breasts equal 1lb or more, you will need the entire packet of seasoning. Use less if you prefer.
- Bake in the center of the oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes until the internal temp of the chicken reaches 165, juices should run clean and no pick meat is noted.
Notes
- Taco Seasoning can be slightly salty so you do not want to add salt to the chicken until you taste it at the end and then add the salt seasoning that is needed.
- This seasoning will give your chicken a lovely red hue.
- Serve this chicken with a starch like rice, noodles or potato to ofset any spicy heat.
- Use care when picking out your taco packet as there are different spice levels.
- If your store doesn’t have Taco Seasoning, Fajita Seasoning will work too.
- Chicken – If you aren’t a fan of chicken, pork, beef or lamb work equally well with this recipe. The cooking times will vary based on the meat you are cooking.
- Oil – Use any oil you prefer, butter, bacon grease or lard.
- Taco Seasoning – Fajita Seasoning also works
Nutrition
Always err on the side of love. If you have a question, “is this right or is this wrong”, go with love.
1 Peter 4:8
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins
