Chicken Tacos

Name: Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Latin American, American, Mexican
Ingredients: 4-5 Chicken Thighs; Corn Tortillas; Lettuce; Tomato; Cheese; Onion; Cilantro; 1 Tbsp chili powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp oregano; Salt; 15 cranks black pepper

7 steps

Prep:30minCook:20min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:32:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories246.7 kcal (12%)

Total Fat16.5 g (24%)

Carbs7.6 g (3%)

Sugars1.5 g (2%)

Protein16.7 g (33%)

Sodium277.7 mg (14%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

Seasoning

1 Tbspchili powder

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 tspcumin

¼ tspcayenne pepper

½ tsporegano

salt

15 cranksblack pepper

Instructions

Step 1

1. Mix together ingredients for seasoning

Step 2

2. In a medium bow, combine the chicken, 2TBSP of olive oil, and the seasoning. Mix well, and set in the fridge, covered, for up to overnight.

Step 3

3. Heat a skillet or grill to medium high heat

Step 4

4. When hot, add the chicken to the skillet, cooking on each side for about 3 minutes or until the center is ~160f (chicken will come up to safe temp while resting)

Step 5

5. While the chicken is cooking, shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, and any other toppings.

Step 6

6. After chicken has cooked, set it on a plate and let rest for a few minutes. After it has rested, dice the chicken.

Step 7

7. Serve!