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Chicken Tacos

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These Chicken Tacos are juicy, flavorful, and quick to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a taco night with friends! Made with seasoned shredded or grilled chicken, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas, this recipe is both simple and delicious.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ½ cup chicken broth or water (for slow-cooked or shredded chicken)

For Serving:

  • 10 small corn or flour tortillas (warmed)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Lime wedges (for extra flavor)
  • Sour cream or Mexican crema (optional)

Instructions

Option 1: Slow Cooker or Instant Pot (For Shredded Chicken Tacos)

  1. Place chicken, olive oil, seasonings, lime juice, and broth into a slow cooker.
  2. Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours (or Instant Pot on Manual for 10 minutes, then quick release).
  3. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix well with the juices.

Option 2: Stovetop or Grilled Chicken (For Juicy Sliced Chicken Tacos)

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken with spices and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F).
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or dice.

Step 3: Assemble the Tacos

  1. Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until soft.
  2. Fill each tortilla with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, cheese, and avocado.
  3. Drizzle with sour cream or crema and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Spicy Version? Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the chicken seasoning.
  • No Time? Use rotisserie chicken, shred it, and mix with the seasoning for a fast taco fix!
  • Gluten-Free? Use corn tortillas instead of flour.
  • Make It a Taco Bowl: Skip the tortillas and serve everything over rice or greens!

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/chicken-tacos/