Recipe Details

Chicken Tacos

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Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of tacos in every shape and form. When we’re looking for something simple to load up with all of our favorite toppings, we turn to these simple chicken tacos.

Ingredients


FOR THE TACOS

  • 3 tbsp. 

    extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 

    boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" strips

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tsp. 

    chili powder

  • 2 tsp. 

    ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp. 

    garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp. 

    paprika

  • 1/4 tsp. 

    cayenne

  • 8 

    corn tortillas, warmed

TOPPINGS

  • Sour cream

  • Thinly sliced red onion

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Shredded Monterey Jack

  • Diced avocados

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Lime wedges

Description

  1. Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cook until golden, 6 minutes. Add spices and stir until coated, 1 minute more. If needed, add a little more oil or water to help spices coat chicken. 
  2. Step 2Build tacos: In tortillas, layer chicken and desired toppings. Serve with lime wedges.