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Mexican Chicken Tacos

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🌮 Experience the authentic taste of Mexican street food with these juicy, flavorful chicken tacos that bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen
🌶️ Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, these easy-to-make tacos deliver restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons chili powder

¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1 tablespoon vegetable or neutral oil

1½ cups diced yellow onion

½ cup packed diced cilantro

1 tablespoon diced jalapeño

Juice from one medium lime

20 mini corn tortillas

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

1-First, season the chicken thighs with the spices to lock in that Mexican Chicken Tacos vibe. Heat your oil in a pan and cook the chicken until it’s browned and ready, which takes about 8 minutes. Let it rest before chopping it up, as this keeps the meat juicy and full of flavor.

2-Building the Flavors Once the chicken is done, mix up your fresh toppings like onion, cilantro, and jalapeño with lime juice for a simple salsa. Warm the tortillas in a skillet to make them soft and ready to hold all that goodness. Finally, assemble everything and serve it hot for the best experience.

3-Season the chicken thighs evenly on all sides with 2 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.

4-Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium sauté pan or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken thighs until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes total.

5-Allow the chicken to rest for about 10 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

6-Combine the diced yellow onion, diced cilantro, diced jalapeño, lime juice, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt to create an onion salsa.

7-Warm the mini corn tortillas by stacking two together and heating on both sides in a skillet or griddle.

8-Assemble the tacos by topping the warmed tortillas with the chopped chicken and onion salsa. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

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Notes

🍗 Using chicken thighs instead of breasts ensures juicier, more flavorful meat that won’t dry out during cooking
🔥 Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a hot skillet for the best texture and authentic street taco experience
🧅 The onion salsa can be made ahead and refrigerated – the flavors actually improve after sitting for 30 minutes

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (5 tacos)
  • Calories: 724
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 586
  • Fat: 33
  • Saturated Fat: 11
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 65
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 43
  • Cholesterol: 136