Chicken Taco Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Taco Assembly
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice it into thin strips.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Prepare the Taco Shells
Warm the taco shells according to package instructions.
- 6
Fill the Tacos
In each taco shell, add a layer of shredded lettuce, followed by sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 7
Garnish
Top each taco with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
