Ila's Chicken Tacos
Transform your taco night with Ila’s Chicken Tacos – a zesty, flavor-packed recipe that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are infused with a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and paprika, then cooked to golden perfection for a smoky, spiced foundation. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with crisp shredded lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, a dollop of tangy sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, these tacos are a vibrant celebration of textures and flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers, this dish is a sure crowd-pleaser. Don’t forget a squeeze of lime to brighten every bite of these irresistible chicken tacos!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 12 pieces Corn tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
Directions
Step 1
Trim and dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create the marinade.
Step 3
Add the diced chicken to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken in batches, ensuring the pieces are evenly cooked, for about 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.
Step 5
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Step 6
Assemble the tacos by adding a layer of chicken to each tortilla, then top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Step 7
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an added citrus kick.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2012.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3471.7 |
| Total Fat 130.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 53.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 737.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3014.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 299.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 49.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 281.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1516.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1865.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories