When Chipotle retired their pork-chicken chorizo, I basically went into mourning. So I did what any spice-obsessed food blogger would do – I made my own! After plenty of tinkering, this copycat chorizo has become a weeknight MVP in my kitchen.
Smoky paprika, chipotle powder, cumin, and garlic build that bold, southwest flavor while the pork-chicken combo nails the perfect texture. (Use turkey, too, if you want!) It browns up fast, tastes like you worked way harder than you did, and has exactly zero mystery ingredients.
Why You'll Love This Chipotle Chorizo Recipe
Tacos, breakfast hashes, grain bowls—this chorizo does it all. Make a batch for meal prep and watch it vanish, because honestly, who wouldn’t want spicy, juicy flavor bombs in their fridge?
Best Chorizo Seasoning Recipe Ingredients
For the chorizo seasoning:
- 2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 Tablespoon hot paprika
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½-1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
For making the chorizo:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
The addition of ground chicken lightens up the pork and makes it less greasy.
If you can't find ground chicken, just use ground turkey.
Chorizo Seasoning Recipe
- Combine the chorizo seasoning’s spices and herbs in a small bowl and mix until combined.
How to Make Chorizo Seasoning
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and chicken to the pan, breaking the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Add 3 Tablespoons of chorizo seasoning to the skillet. Work the spices gently into the meat and cook for 12-15 minutes until the meat has formed brown crusted spots on much of the meat.
- Add the red wine vinegar to the skillet and toss to combine. Taste, and add a bit more salt if you think it's necessary.
How to Use the Best Chorizo Meat
This chorizo is so versatile! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it in scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps all week long.
Keep a jar of that spice blend in your cabinet and you'll go from zero to chorizo in about 15 minutes.
This homemade chicken chorizo is paleo, Whole30 compliant, and perfect for meal prepping!
Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it for wraps, scrambles, omelets, clean-out-the-fridge bowls, and salads.
I could eat salads like this everyday. Especially with a big drizzle of Paleo Ranch Dressing.
How to store this Chorizo Chipotle Copycat Recipe
When the chorizo cools to room temperature, store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Chipotle Chorizo FAQs
Chorizo is a heavily seasoned pork sausage that is used in both Spanish and Mexican cooking. Some types of chorizo is firm and can be sliced like pre-cooked sausage, and some is raw. You can also find turkey chorizo in some places.
Generally, yes, but check the ingredient labels to be sure. Most chorizo is simply meat and spices.
It can be, yes, depending on the brand. When you make your own (like this recipe) you can choose how spicy you want to make it.
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Best Chorizo Seasoning Recipe
Here's a super easy homemade version of Chipotle's newest pork-chicken chorizo! You can use ground chicken or ground turkey -- whichever is easier to find. I like to keep the seasoning in a little jar in my cupboard so I can whip this up fast! Make a big batch of this seasoned meat at the beginning of the week and use it in scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps all week long
Ingredients
For the chorizo seasoning:
- 2 Tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 Tablespoon hot paprika
- 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 Tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½-1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (depending on how spicy you want it)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
For making the chorizo:
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the chorizo seasoning in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and chicken to the pan, breaking the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Add 3 Tablespoons of chorizo seasoning to the skillet. Work the spices gently into the meat and cook for 12-15 minutes until the meat has formed brown crusted spots on much of the meat.
- Add the red wine vinegar to the skillet and toss to combine. Taste, and add a bit more salt if you think it's necessary.
Notes
Nat's Notes:
This chorizo is so versatile! Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and use it in scrambles, hashes, salads, and wraps all week long.
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