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Easy Chicken Tacos Recipe

These easy homemade chicken tacos feature juicy seasoned chicken, warm tortillas, fresh vegetables, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream salsa, and lime wedges, as desired

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into evenly sized strips or bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Toss the chicken with the olive oil and seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for approximately 8–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove the chicken from the heat and squeeze the lime juice over it.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for about 20–30 seconds per side.
  7. Fill the tortillas with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Finish with salsa, sour cream, or extra lime juice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if preferred.
  • Adjust the chili powder to make the tacos milder or spicier.
  • Store leftover chicken separately from the tortillas and fresh toppings.
  • Refrigerate cooked chicken for 3–4 days or freeze it for up to 3 months for best quality.