Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful chicken street tacos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the water or broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred the chicken slightly with two forks directly in the skillet, mixing it with the remaining liquid.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (usually a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side).
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with the seasoned chicken.
- Top with chopped onion and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can add a pinch of dried oregano with the other spices for more depth.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: chicken, street tacos, easy dinner, corn tortillas, Mexican food