Description
Quick and flavorful tacos that are easy to make at home, perfect for a fun dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (Chicken thighs are recommended for juiciness.)
- 8 pieces small corn tortillas or small flour tortillas (Corn tortillas provide the most authentic flavor.)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Spices
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1 fresh lime (For juice and wedges.)
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 cup shredded cabbage (optional) (For extra crunch.)
- 1/2 cup sliced radishes (optional)
- 1 jalapeno (optional) (For spiciness.)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the chicken dry to help it brown instead of steam.
- Season both sides of the chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil.
- Cook the chicken thighs for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small bite-sized pieces.
- Squeeze fresh lime over the chopped chicken and toss to combine.
Tortilla Preparation
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20 to 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and warm in the oven.
Assembling Tacos
- Build your tacos with chicken, onion, cilantro, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
These tacos are flexible and can be customized to individual preferences. Don’t skip the lime as it is key to the flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican