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Best Chicken Tacos Recipe

Best Chicken Tacos Recipe

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Tacos
  • Method: undefined
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

These Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos are packed with flavor, juicy shredded chicken, and all the classic garnishes. A simple and quick recipe for the best tacos you’ll ever taste!


Ingredients

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  • 1 & 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning, or a taco seasoning packet
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for the pan, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 12 corn tortillas, plus more
  • 1 batch Pico de Gallo
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped (if you don’t make Pico de Gallo)
  • 1 small white onion, chopped (if you don’t make Pico de Gallo)
  • Mexican Crema, or sour cream
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled (or cotija)
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • jalapeno, sliced
  • radishes, sliced thin
  • restaurant style salsa
  • avocado tomatillo salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
    Sprinkle taco seasoning over chicken thighs and rub it in. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 24 hours in the fridge.
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    Heat a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Once hot, add chicken thighs in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip, add butter, and cook for 2 more minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
  3. Assemble the Tacos:
    Warm tortillas and top with shredded chicken, pico de gallo, cilantro, onion, crema, queso fresco, and salsa. Garnish with lime wedges, jalapeno slices, and radishes. Serve immediately.

Notes

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg