This chili lime seasoning has a delicious fresh spark of citrus from dried lime zest. It’s perfect on chicken for tacos or fajitas.
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Why make this recipe?
This seasoning is easy to make and the lime zest adds freshness and flavor that pair nicely with classic chili powder seasoning.
Ingredients needed:
Ingredient notes:
- Chili powder seasoning is a spice blend that you can either buy or make yourself. I have a homemade chili powder seasoning recipe in this recipe for chunky chili.
How to make it:
See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!
Step 1. Wash, dry and zest limes.
Step 2. Transfer the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper, cover with a paper towel and let dry (about 1 day).
Step 3. Add all seasoning ingredients to a mortar.
Step 4. Grind with a pestle.
How to use it:
This seasoning is perfect as a spice rub for grilled or broiled chicken, beef or seafood that you can use in Mexican dishes, such as tacos or fajitas.
How to store it:
Store the seasoning in a dry jar in the kitchen cabinet.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The recipe card below is set to 2 servings but you can easily scale the recipe up to make as much seasoning as you like.
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Chili Lime Seasoning (Dry Rub)
Equipment:
- baking sheet or plate
- wax paper or parchment paper
- citrus zester
- paper towel
- measuring spoons
- mortar and pestle
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized limes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder seasoning*
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Thoroughly wash and dry the limes, then zest them.
- Sprinkle the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper, then cover loosely with a paper towel. Let sit at room temperature until completely dry (about 1 day).
- Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt to a mortar.
- Add 1 teaspoon dried lime zest, then grind everything with a pestle until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.
Notes:
Nutrition Information (Estimated):
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