Description
Experience the fiesta at your dinner table with these easy and delicious chicken tacos! Juicy, seasoned chicken wrapped in soft corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and zesty lime, creates a mouthwatering dish perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or a cozy family night, these tacos will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional toppings: diced onions, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Stir in the chicken pieces and taco seasoning. Cook for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
- Warm Tortillas: While the chicken cooks, warm corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the cooked chicken, top with cilantro, and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve: Arrange tacos on a platter with lime wedges and additional toppings for customization.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra juiciness, consider using boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Customize your toppings by adding pickled onions or shredded cheese to enhance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.