Chicken Tacos
Chicken Tacos are a mouthwatering dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your home. These tacos feature marinated chicken thighs nestled in warm flour tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, pico de gallo, and creamy avocado. Perfect for any occasion—from casual dinners to festive gatherings—this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people (8 tacos total)
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they’re coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Let rest before dicing.
- Prepare Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
- Assemble Tacos: Place diced chicken on a tortilla and top with lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and avocado slices.
- Serve: Arrange on a platter and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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