This chili lime rub recipe is made with chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano and dried lime zest. The zest adds a delicious fresh spark of citrus that pairs nicely with the classic chili powder flavors. Use the rub for chicken tacos or fajitas, like these chicken chorizo fajitas!

Recipe ingredients and notes:

Chili powder is a spice blend that you can either buy or make yourself. If you want to make it yourself, I have instructions in this recipe for chunky chili.

Limes, chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt.

How to make it:

See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below!

Wash, dry and zest limes.

Transfer the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper. Cover with a paper towel and let dry completely (about 1 day).

Add all ingredients to a mortar.

Grind with a pestle.

How to use it:

This spice rub is perfect for grilled or broiled chicken for Mexican dishes, like tacos or fajitas.

Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how you liked it in the comments below! Thank you!

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Chili Lime Rub Recipe

Author: Nicole B.

Makes about 2 teaspoons, which is enough to season 6 ounces of boneless, skinless chicken breast.

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Prep Time: 5

Drying time: 1

Total Time: 1 5

Course: Dry Rubs and Seasonings

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories (estimated): 6 kcal

Equipment:

wax paper or parchment paper
citrus zester
paper towel
measuring spoons
mortar and pestle

Ingredients:

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 the dried lime zest (you should have about 1 teaspoon), then grind everything with a pestle until well combined.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.

Notes:

*One medium-sized lime will yield a little more than 1 teaspoon of fresh lime zest. This will be a little more than ½ teaspoon when dried.

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Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1.1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.3gSodium: 161mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 9mg

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