Chicken Tacos Recipe
Soft corn tortillas filled with seasoned chicken.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden brown color.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Then, shred the chicken using two forks. In a bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Add this seasoning mix to the shredded chicken along with 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Toss to combine.
Assembling the Tacos
- 3
Warm the Tortillas
In the same skillet, briefly warm the 8 soft corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- 4
Fill the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a portion of the seasoned chicken. Top with chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, diced onion, a dollop of sour cream, and slices of avocado. Adjust the toppings to your taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while they are warm, with lime wedges on the side if desired.
