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Mexican Chicken Tacos

Mexican Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • ½ cup diced white onion
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado
  • Lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Mix all the dried spices and salt together, then coat the chicken with the spice blend, olive oil, and lime juice.
  2. Heat a cast‑iron skillet over high heat and sear the chicken for 5‑6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through to 165°F.
  3. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it against the grain into bite‑size pieces.
  4. Warm the tortillas, fill with chicken, and top with onion, cilantro, salsa, sour cream, and avocado. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

A cast‑iron skillet gives the best char, but any heavy pan works if you keep the heat high. The same spice rub is excellent on shrimp or pork if you want to switch proteins.