Description
These delicious chicken tacos are a perfect weeknight dinner option. Flavorful seasoned chicken served in warm tortillas with a variety of fresh toppings, creating a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, fill each with cooked chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve tacos with lime wedges.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, or sour cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
