Description
Chicken tacos are a classic Mexican dish made with seasoned chicken, fresh toppings, and tortillas. Simple to prepare and customizable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and coat with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing the cooked chicken on the tortillas, then top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime wedges over the tacos before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker option, you can use rotisserie chicken.
- Consider using lettuce wraps for a low-carb version.
- Feel free to adjust spices to your liking, or add jalapeños for extra heat.
- If you’re making a large batch, prepare a taco bar for guests to assemble their own tacos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Easy Chicken Tacos, Homemade Chicken Tacos, Quick Tacos, Chicken Taco Recipe