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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful chicken tacos, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas warmed
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/4 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 cup salsa optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Chicken Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken pieces and season with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  2. Place cooked chicken in the center of each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro.
  4. Fold tortillas in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings according to your preference.

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