If you’re looking for a seasoning that tastes great on steak and chicken, then you’ve found it! Chipotle Seasoning is a blend of sweetness from brown sugar and spicy from chili powder and ground chipotle peppers. Making this the perfect rub when you’re looking to try something a little different.
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What Is A Chipotle Pepper?
A chipotle pepper is just a dried jalapeno pepper that has been smoked. This means, not only do they add heat to your dish, but a smoky flavor as well. More often, you will find them ground to be used in Mexican dishes, Tex Mex and Southwestern dishes too!
What is Chipotle Seasoning?
It’s easy to say that what makes chipotle seasoning stand out is the ground chipotle peppers. Made from jalapenos that have been dried, smoked and ground, this seasoning is the one you grab when you want to kick your dishes up a level.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- crushed Chipotle pepper
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- paprika
- ground cumin
- oregano
- ground coriander
- sea salt
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Chipotle Seasoning
- Add all ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir carefully with a fork to blend the ingredients together.
- Place mixture into an airtight container
Chipotle Chicken Seasoning
Perfect for any of your chicken dishes, and tastes amazing too! Chipotle seasoning can be used on chicken breasts, chicken thighs, and whole chicken. Simply use it as a dry rub or a marinade.
Spicy Chipotle Seasoning
When making your chipotle seasoning homemade, there’s a simple trick to make it spicy -add in more chili powder.
Ways to Use Chipotle Seasoning
There are a few different ways that you can use chipotle seasoning – add it on top of bacon, rub on your turkey, pork chops, ribs, steak, and shrimp. You can even get creative with some popcorn, crackers, cheese, and bread.
How To Store Chipotle Seasoning
After mixing all of the ingredients together, store your homemade seasoning in an airtight container at room temperature and away from heat.
Easy Chipotle Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon crushed Chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or more if you prefer
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir carefully with a fork to blend the ingredients together
- Place mixture into an airtight container
- Store for up to 4 months.
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