Fajita Chicken Spice Rub

Fajita Chicken Spice Rub

Fajita Chicken Spice Rub

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid.  Sprinkle spice blend generously on chicken (both sides) before grilling. Store spice blend at room temperature in container with a lid.

Over the years, I've been finding recipes for my own spice blends. When you look at packets of seasoning at the store, you'll find a bunch of salt, MSG, sugar, and additives (words I can't spell or pronounce).  No need to buy the packets any more... make your own blends.  A few days ago, I shared my spice blend to make blackened fish.  The recipe above is the spice rub we put on chicken tenderloins before grilling.  This chicken is great by itself, but also really good in tacos or burritos or on salads.  

Enjoy!