Description
Ground Chicken Tacos are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, featuring seasoned ground chicken and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for about 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous scoop of the ground chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture or serve with hot sauce.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg