Description
Spicy Chicken Tacos are a vibrant culinary delight that will elevate your meal experience. Each taco features perfectly marinated chicken, seasoned with a zesty blend of spices, wrapped in warm tortillas, and topped with fresh ingredients. This dish is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also highly customizable, allowing you to adjust the spice level and toppings to suit your taste. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these tacos promise to impress everyone at the table. Pair them with zesty corn salad or creamy guacamole for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Cut chicken into strips and coat thoroughly with the marinade; let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken strips for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Warm tortillas in another pan for one minute on each side.
- Assemble tacos by layering cooked chicken on warmed tortillas, followed by shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sour cream or salsa.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder used. - Enhance flavors by adding toppings like avocado or jalapeños. - For deeper flavor, marinate chicken overnight.