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Chicken Tacos

By: Julia Pacheco
Juicy, seasoned chicken tucked into warm tortillas and topped with all your favorites—these Chicken Tacos are quick, easy, and always a hit on taco night!
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

Chicken ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed (or chicken breast)
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • 3 tbs lime juice
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tbs chili powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 dash salt and pepper
  • 6 small flour tortillas, or corn tortillas for the end

Pico de Gallo (optional)

  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 dash salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • In a medium sided bowl add the Pico de Gallo ingredients and stir to combine. Place in the refrigerator while you work on the chicken.
  • In a medium sided bowl add the cubed chicken with the rest of the chicken ingredients besides the tortillas. Stir to combine. To a hot skillet on the stove add the chicken and cook for 3-6 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked.
  • Crisp the tortillas in skillet on the stove with a little oil in it. Fill the tortillas with plenty of the and Pico de Gallo. Enjoy.

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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1344IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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2 Comments

  1. Clara Martinez says:

    These chicken tacos are fantastic. I didn’t change a thing and the whole family loved them. This will be my go to recipe from now on.

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  2. Jessica Chipepo says:

    This recipe was sooooo good. I would even make this if I was having people over. It’s so simple, can easily be prepped ahead of time. I like making the pico, and having the chicken marinate in the morning when I have a few minutes then it’s a really quick dinner!! This is better than take out.

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