Popular Uses for Hot Chili Powder
Meats & Poultry
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Chili con Carne: A signature use — hot chili powder provides bold heat and smoky depth.
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Grilled Chicken: Rub onto chicken breasts, thighs, or wings for fiery barbecue flavor.
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Beef Tacos: A must-have for taco seasoning with strong, lingering heat.
Seafood
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Shrimp Skewers: Toss shrimp with hot chili powder and lime for spicy grilled skewers.
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Fish Tacos: Sprinkle into fish marinades or batter for spicy Baja-style tacos.
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Seafood Stews: Adds backbone and spice to gumbo, jambalaya, or cioppino.
Vegetables & Plant-Based
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Chili Beans: Season kidney beans, black beans, or chickpeas with hot chili powder for heat and depth.
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Stuffed Peppers: Mix into rice and bean fillings for bold, spicy peppers.
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Roasted Vegetables: Toss potatoes, cauliflower, or zucchini with olive oil and seasoning before roasting.
Rice & Grains
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Spanish Rice: A natural fit, giving rice its signature flavor and heat.
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Pilafs: Adds spice and smokiness to rice or quinoa pilafs.
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Grain Bowls: Sprinkle over quinoa or couscous bowls for fiery flavor.
Soups & Stews
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Vegetable Soups: Adds a punch of heat to tomato-based or lentil soups.
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Chicken Soup: A pinch turns basic chicken soup into a spicy comfort dish.
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Beef Stews: Balances richness in beef stew with warm chili flavor.
Eggs & Breakfast
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Scrambled Eggs: Sprinkle over scrambled eggs for bold morning flavor.
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Breakfast Burritos: Add to eggs, beans, and potatoes for a fiery wrap.
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Avocado Toast: Dust over avocado toast for a spicy kick.
Marinades & Sauces
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Hot Sauce: A base ingredient in homemade hot sauces for consistent heat.
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BBQ Sauces: Blends into tomato or vinegar-based sauces for fiery balance.
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Marinades: Perfect for spicy chicken, pork, or beef marinades.
Snacks & Street Food
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Popcorn: Sprinkle hot chili powder onto buttered popcorn for fiery snacking.
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Roasted Nuts: Toss cashews or peanuts with chili powder for a spicy party mix.
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Fries & Chips: Season fries, sweet potato fries, or homemade chips for heat.
Spicy chili recipes, The Spruce Eats
Ingredients: Paprika, garlic, cumin, cayenne, oregano, onion, cloves.
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