Description
Delicious Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos packed with flavor and perfect for any taco night.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salsa or hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the sliced chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- In the same skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the spiced chicken on each tortilla.
- Top with chopped cilantro and diced onion.
- Serve with lime wedges and your choice of salsa or hot sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, use grilled vegetables or black beans as the filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg