Description
Spicy Chicken Tacos are a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of a fiesta in every bite. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of spices, delivering an explosion of flavor that pairs perfectly with warm tortillas. Topped with fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and fragrant cilantro, these tacos are not only delicious but also quick to prepare—making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a dish that’s customizable to suit every palate, whether you prefer mild or fiery flavors. Serve them with a squeeze of lime for that extra zing, and watch as they become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Fresh lime juice (to taste)
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Cut chicken into strips and coat well in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken strips for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm tortillas: Heat tortillas until soft and pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Fill warm tortillas with cooked chicken and top with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg