Chipotle Lime Seasoning

This chipotle lime seasoning is bright, fresh and has the nice, smoky spiciness that makes chipotle powder so unique. The seasoning is easy to make and excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast.

What’s in the seasoning:

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Zest limes.

Step 2. Let the zest dry at room temperature (~ 1 day).

Step 3. Add all seasoning ingredients to a mortar.

Step 4. Grind with a pestle.

How to use it:

This seasoning is excellent on boneless, skinless chicken breast.

How to store it:

Store the seasoning in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.

How spicy is this dry rub?

This dry rub is quite spicy from the chipotle powder.

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Chipotle Lime Seasoning

The Spice Train

This chipotle lime seasoning combines the bright citrus flavor of lime zest with smoky, spicy chipotle powder and savory umami from onion powder and salt.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Drying time: 1 d

Total Time 1 d 5 mins

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican, World

Servings 4

Calories (estimated) 16 kcal

Equipment:

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

Ingredients:

  

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• ▢ 3 medium-sized fresh limes
• ▢ 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

 

• Thoroughly wash and dry, then zest the limes. Sprinkle the zest onto wax paper or parchment paper.
• Cover the zest loosely with a paper towel, then let it sit at room temperature until completely dry (about 1 day).
• Add dried lime zest along with all remaining ingredients to a mortar and grind with a pestle.

Notes:

Storage instructions: If you’re not using the seasoning right away, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place. 

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 5.5gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSodium: 148mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1.4gSugar: 1gCalcium: 18mg

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.

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