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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or 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 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
Taco Assembly
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for topping
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to coat the chicken evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the cooked chicken, then top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can customize the toppings as per your preference, adding avocado, jalapeños, or salsa.

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