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Chicken Tacos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Grilled or fried.

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Method

Preparation of Chicken

1

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Add the chicken breast to the bowl, ensuring it is well-coated with the marinade. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

2

Cook the Chicken

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks (internal temperature should reach 75°C/165°F). Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Taco Assembly

3

Prepare the Tortillas

Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

4

Assemble the Tacos

Slice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Place a generous amount of chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a few slices of avocado. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

5

Serve

Serve the tacos immediately while warm, with lime wedges on the side if desired.

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