Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are sure to elevate your taco nights! Packed with smoky goodness and fresh flavors, theyll have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients:
– 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
– Juice of 1 lime
– 2 tsp chili powder
– 1 tsp smoked paprika
– 1 tsp cumin
– tsp garlic powder
– tsp onion powder
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– cup diced onion
– cup chopped cilantro
– 2 tbsp salsa verde or your favorite hot sauce
– 6 small corn tortillas, warmed
– Lime wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in the olive oil and lime juice, stirring well. Coat the chicken with this spice mixture and let it marinate for 2030 minutes to absorb all those fantastic flavors.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Place the marinated chicken in the pan and cook for about 57 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char. Once done, remove it from the heat source and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to retain its juiciness.
3. Prepare the Chicken: After resting, dice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces, making it easier to assemble your tacos.
4. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or by placing them over an open flame for added smokiness. On each tortilla, add a generous amount of the cooked chicken. Top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of salsa verde.
5. Serve: Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the assembled tacos. Serve warm with additional lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutritional Information: Each serving 2 tacos approximately contains 320 calories, 18g protein, 15g carbohydrates, and 20g fat.
Time: Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes