Description
Chicken Street Tacos are simple and delicious to make, featuring seasoned shredded chicken and fresh toppings wrapped in warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- While the chicken is warming, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the seasoned chicken on each tortilla.
- Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or sautéed vegetables for a different twist on the tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg