Zesty Chicken Tacos
Zesty Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Zesty Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
For the Tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas, small
For the Toppings
- 2 cups shredded lettuce, as needed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, as needed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion, as needed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, as needed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, as needed
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite, as needed
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Break up any larger pieces with your spoon as it cooks.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the tacos: place a generous spoonful of cooked chicken into each warm tortilla. Top with your desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty chicken tacos!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Zesty Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Zesty Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
For the Tacos
- 8 corn or flour tortillas, small
For the Toppings
- 2 cups shredded lettuce, as needed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, as needed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion, as needed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, as needed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, as needed
- 1/2 cup sour cream, as needed
- 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite, as needed
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the cut chicken breast pieces with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while you prepare other ingredients, or up to 30 minutes for more flavor.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Break up any larger pieces with your spoon as it cooks.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas. You can do this by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15-20 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the tacos: place a generous spoonful of cooked chicken into each warm tortilla. Top with your desired toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and avocado.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve immediately and enjoy your zesty chicken tacos!