Chicken Tacos Recipe: Zesty and Flavorful
Classic Chicken Tacos with zesty, spiced flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Optional: Fresh cilantro lime wedges
- Suggested Toppings: Diced tomatoes avocado, lettuce
- Suggested Pairings: Salsa Mexican beer
Instructions
- Toss chicken with salt, pepper, spices, 1 tbsp oil; let sit 10 min.
- Taste and adjust spice mix.
- Cook chicken in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil for 6–8 min; add lime juice.
- Warm tortillas; assemble with chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce.
- Serve on a white ceramic platter with cilantro, lime, salsa, and beer.
Notes
- Slice chicken thinly for even cooking.
- Store chicken in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Try a vegetarian or spicy variation.
- Pair with guacamole.