Chicken Taco Recipe
Grilled chicken, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preparation of Vegetables and Assembly
- 3
Chop the Vegetables
While the chicken is grilling, wash and chop the lettuce, tomato, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn or flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side or until they are slightly toasted.
- 5
Assemble the Tacos
On each tortilla, layer sliced grilled chicken, chopped lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, and top with shredded cheese. Add salsa to each taco according to taste.