• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Spice Train
  • Recipes
  • About/Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
search icon
Homepage link
  • Recipes
  • About
×

Home » Recipes » Dry Rubs & Seasonings

Chili Lime Seasoning (Dry Rub)

Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Mar 18, 2023 by Nicole B.

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
1 day 5 minutes

This chili lime seasoning has a delicious fresh spark of citrus from dried lime zest. It’s perfect on chicken for tacos or fajitas.

Chili lime seasoning in a glass jar.
Jump to:
  • Why make this recipe?
  • Ingredients needed:
  • Ingredient notes:
  • How to make it:
  • How to use it:
  • How to store it:
  • How many servings does this recipe make?
  • More delicious seasoning recipes:
  • Full Printable Recipe

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:

Chili lime seasoning ingredients on a table.
You need limes, chili powder seasoning, ground cumin, dried oregano and salt to make the seasoning.

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!

Chili lime seasoning preparation in four steps.

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.

More delicious seasoning recipes:

  • Dill seasoning in a jar with a spoon.
    Lemon Dill Seasoning Recipe
    Cook Time24 Hours 10 Minutes
  • Homemade seasoning salt in a jar.
    Homemade Seasoning Salt (sugar-free)
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Baked seasoned shrimp on a baking sheet.
    Shrimp Seasoning
    Cook Time24 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Cuban seasoning in a glass jar.
    Cuban-Inspired Spice Rub Recipe
    Cook Time5 Minutes

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating or comment! Thanks!

Full Printable Recipe

Chili lime seasoning in a glass jar.

Chili Lime Seasoning (Dry Rub)

The Spice Train
This easy chili lime seasoning adds a delicious citrus flavor to the classic seasoning blend. Makes about 2 teaspoons.
5 from 1 vote
Prevent your screen from going dark
Print Share on Fb Pin
Prep Time 5 mins
Drying time: 1 d
Total Time 1 d 5 mins
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 6 kcal

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:

*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.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

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

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: chili lime dry rub, chili lime seasoning

More Dry Rubs & Seasonings

  • Pork belly dry spice rub being stirred in a bowl.
    Pork Belly Rub (no sugar)
  • Chipotle lime seasoning in a bowl.
    Chipotle Lime Seasoning
  • Ancho espresso rub in a bowl with a spoon.
    Ancho Espresso Rub
  • Italian seasoning rub ingredients on a small plate.
    Italian Rub for Chicken

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Popular Recipes & Guides:

  • Yellow chicken curry in a bowl on a wooden coaster.
    Thai Pineapple Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
  • Smoked paprika rub in a glass jar.
    Smoked Paprika Rub for Chicken
  • Mint and tarragon sprigs, full leaves and chopped leaves.
    How many teaspoons are in a sprig? A conversion guide for common culinary herbs
  • Cajun chicken marinade being whisked in a bowl.
    Cajun Chicken Marinade (smoky and spicy)
  • Burger sauce in a bowl with a spoon and fresh oregano.
    Spicy Burger Sauce
  • Paprika sauce in a bowl with cilantro.
    Spicy Smoked Paprika Sauce for Chicken
  • Apple crisp in a bowl on a wooden table.
    Stovetop Apple Crisp
  • A lemon cardamom cake with a cut slice on a ceramic cutting board.
    Lemon Cardamom Cake

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • Contact

As seen on:

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2022 The Spice Train