Chicken Tacos
These Chicken Tacos are a quick and delicious meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Full of flavor and packed with nutrition, they are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 tongs
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat the chicken evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in another skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings such as avocado, salsa, or sour cream.
If you prefer spicy food, consider adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the tacos.
The chicken can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.