Lime-Cilantro Chicken Tacos
Lime-Cilantro Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Lime-Cilantro Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos and Toppings
- 12 corn tortillas, small (6-inch)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
For the Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water, as needed, to thin
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the crema reaches a drizzly consistency. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
While the chicken cooks, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or wrapping them in foil and heating in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the cooked chicken onto each warm tortilla. Top with diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese. Drizzle generously with the prepared lime crema.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious lime-cilantro chicken tacos!
⏱️ 1 min
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Lime-Cilantro Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Lime-Cilantro Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos and Toppings
- 12 corn tortillas, small (6-inch)
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
For the Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water, as needed, to thin
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips with 1/4 cup lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes at room temperature, or up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, prepare the lime crema. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the crema reaches a drizzly consistency. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. You may need to cook the chicken in batches.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
While the chicken cooks, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or wrapping them in foil and heating in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the cooked chicken onto each warm tortilla. Top with diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese. Drizzle generously with the prepared lime crema.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious lime-cilantro chicken tacos!
⏱️ 1 min