Chicken Tacos Recipe
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Method
Preparing Chicken Filling
- 1
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once hot, add 500 grams of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.
- 2
Add Seasonings
Once the chicken is cooked, add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken in the spices.
- 3
- 4
Finish with Lime Juice
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and mix thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Assembling Tacos
- 5
Prepare Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable.
- 6
Build the Tacos
On each tortilla, add a generous portion of the chicken filling, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- 7
Serve
Serve the tacos immediately while warm, and enjoy!
