Taco Tuesday Chicken Tacos
I always serve my chicken tacos the traditional street taco way. All you need is corn tortillas, this chicken taco recipe, diced white onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve it with either red or green sauce, maybe some guacamole, chips, and salsa, and a couple of ice-cold beers and you are golden!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Chicken Thighs Boneless, skinless
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Mexican Oregano Regular dried oregano works fine
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
For Tacos
- Corn Tortillas Fresh are best
- Chopped Onion
- Chopped Cilantro
- Red and Green Hot Sauce
- Sliced Limes
Instructions
- Combine the chicken thighs and all ingredients together in a non-reactive bowl. Let marinate for 2-8 hours
- Preheat a skillet over high heat. Add 2-3 thighs at a time, don't crowd the pan. Cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F
- Let chicken rest for 10 minutes, dice, and serve on tacos
To Build Tacos
- If using fresh corn tortillas, serve them hot and fresh. If using store-bought tortillas, warm them based on the manufacturer's instructions.
- Layer the taco with chopped chicken, diced onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice on the taco and add optional hot sauce
Nutrition Facts
Taco Tuesday Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 679mg30%
Potassium 285mg8%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 512IU10%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.