El Minuto Recipe
A traditional Mexican restaurant serving authentic cuisine.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Chicken
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breast with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.
- 2
Prepare Black Beans
In a small saucepan, add the black beans and heat them over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
- 3
Assembly
- 4
Warm Tortillas
In a dry skillet or microwave, warm the corn tortillas until they are soft and pliable.
- 5
Build the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, black beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- 6
Add Toppings
Top each taco with sour cream, diced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.