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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or a festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces.
  2. Season the chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
  2. Place a portion of the cooked chicken on each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
  4. Squeeze lime juice over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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