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Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavorful chicken tacos, perfect for a quick meal or a 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: 350
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 warmed
  • 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
 

Prepare 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. Stir in cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Place a portion of the chicken mixture on each tortilla.
  3. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.

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