Description
Spicy Chicken Tacos are a flavor-packed delight that will elevate any meal. These tacos feature tender, juicy chicken marinated in a blend of spices, complemented by fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Perfect for both casual dinners and festive gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Whether you prefer them mild or extra spicy, these tacos are easily customizable to suit your palate. Serve them with zesty lime juice and your favorite salsa for an explosion of taste in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Fresh jalapeƱos (to taste)
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken and season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Add sliced jalapeƱos during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Warm tortillas in a separate pan until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken mixture on each tortilla; top with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg