Chicken Taco Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Taco Assembly
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Cook the Chicken
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts. Season the chicken with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper on both sides.
- 2
Sauté the Chicken
Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes.
- 3
Shred the Chicken
Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Taco Assembly
- 4
Warm the Tortillas
In the same skillet, or a separate skillet, warm the corn or flour tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer shredded chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Top with a dollop of sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and chopped cilantro.
- 6
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos. Enjoy your homemade chicken tacos!