Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Mexican · Main course · 27 min total

Chicken Tacos recipe videos

These quick and easy chicken tacos are packed with flavor from a smoky chipotle marinade, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

15
min prep

12
min cook

4
servings

385
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish, add marinade, and coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes, then dice into small pieces.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips

For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
Serve with sour cream or guacamole if desired.
Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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