How to Use chili powder in a Sentence

chili powder

noun
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  • In a bowl, combine lime and lemon juice, green onion, cilantro and chili powder.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 23 May 2018
  • Add peanuts, cilantro, and chili powder to onion mixture and give it all a good toss.
    — Bon Appetit, 23 Apr. 2018
  • Bring some heat and smoky flavors with chili powder, cumin or ground chipotle powder.
    — Becky Krystal, charlotteobserver, 1 May 2018
  • Season steak with chili powder and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Season with brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander and salt.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2018
  • On plate, combine chili powder, sugar and 1 tablespoon salt.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Add the chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt and stir in the pan for another minute so that the spices can get slightly toasted and fragrant.
    — Maya Wilson, Anchorage Daily News, 3 May 2018
  • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, and crushed red pepper.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2024
  • Return lamb to skillet and add chili powder, dried oregano, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, achiote powder, and thyme.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Meanwhile, make marinade: Combine soy balsamic sauce, oil, honey, vinegar, salt and chili powder in a bowl and whisk until well-mixed.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2018
  • Seasons the beef with classic spices, including chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024
  • In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
    — Adina Steiman, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2018
  • In a wide bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, tomato powder and ½ teaspoon salt.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, WSJ, 12 Apr. 2018
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the salmon fillet.
    — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 May 2018
  • For added flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon, or to taste of ground turmeric, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, cayenne, chili powder, Italian seasoning, allspice, ground cloves or ground ginger.
    — Roxanne Wyss and Kathy Moore, kansascity, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Yes, of course, in the form of fresh chiles and chili powder.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Add the chili powder, cumin and oregano and stir to coat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024
  • Stir in 1 cup of the marinara, ½ cup of the salsa, and the chili powder.
    — Laura Rege, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2021
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add in the tomatoes with their juice, chili powder and cumin.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Add the beef back in, along with garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.
    — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
  • Stir in the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 29 Jan. 2022
  • This recipe only has 1 dump of chili powders and cumin.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
  • Add a pinch of sea salt, the honey, shawarma spice and chili powder.
    — Emanuelle Lee, sun-sentinel.com, 14 Aug. 2019
  • Brush on cobs and top with chili powder, cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
    — Kate Merker, Country Living, 20 June 2021
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Toss with chili powder and cumin during the last minute of cooking.
    — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The taste is crunchy, salty, sweet, sour and spicy — due to the lime juice, chili powder, and La Botanera hot sauce that the chips are topped with.
    — Stephanie García, baltimoresun.com, 4 May 2021
  • In a small bowl, combine the oil, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne.
    — Meredith Deeds Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020

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