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Tajin

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🌢️ Create your own zesty chili-lime seasoning at home with this simple recipe that brings the authentic flavors of Mexico to your fruits, vegetables, and snacks
πŸ‹ Elevate everyday dishes with a tangy, spicy kick that perfectly balances heat, citrus, and salt for that signature TAJIN taste you love

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup seasoning

Ingredients

– 500g chicken thighs for tender protein and rich flavor

– 1 medium onion for sweetness and depth to the stew

– 3 garlic cloves for aromatic pungency

– 2 tbsp olive oil for sautΓ©ing and healthy fats

– 2 halves preserved lemons for tangy, citrusy brightness

– 100g green olives for salty, briny contrast

– 1 tsp ground cumin for warm, earthy spice

– 1 tsp ground ginger for subtle heat and zest

Instructions

1-First, prep all items by chopping 1 medium onion and 3 garlic cloves finely, and cutting 500g chicken thighs into serving pieces. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pot and sautΓ© the onion and garlic over medium heat until they turn translucent, which takes about 5 minutes. This step builds a flavorful base for your Tajin.

2-Next, add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides for 5-7 minutes to seal in juices. Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 2 halves of preserved lemons, and 100g green olives to coat the chicken well. Tajin works great here; sprinkle it as a finishing touch for extra tang.

3-Then, pour in enough water or broth to cover the ingredients partially and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is tender and flavors meld. For variations, blend Tajin with lime juice and chamoy to make a sauce that pairs with fruits like mango or pineapple.

4-Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Tajin’s range, including the classic dry blend and reduced sodium version, makes it easy to customize for different tastes. Common ingredients like fresh lime juice enhance the spicy, fruity notes from Tajin’s chamoy hot sauce.

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Notes

🌢️ For a finer texture that sticks better to fruits and vegetables, pulse the seasoning blend in a spice grinder for 10-15 seconds
πŸ‹ If you can’t find dehydrated lime juice, use fresh lime zest and dry it in a low oven (200Β°F) for 10-15 minutes, then grind into powder
πŸ₯­ This seasoning works best when sprinkled on moist surfaces like fresh fruits, vegetables with water content, or foods with a light coating of oil or citrus juice

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Seasoning
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Calories: 5
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg