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Best Chicken Tacos Recipe

This quick and easy Chicken Tacos recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, picky eaters and anytime you need a taco fix.  Slightly healthier than beef tacos, they’re full of tender, juicy marinated chicken, salsa, sour cream and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 586kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Chicken Taco Marinade

  • 3 Tablespoons Avocado Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1.5-2 pounds Chicken Thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons Cooking Oil

Chicken Taco Ingredients

  • 12 small Corn Tortillas or your favorite taco shells
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese
  • ½ cup Salsa
  • ½ cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce

Instructions

  • In a glass bowl, add the avocado oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, and brown sugar. Whisk together, then add the chicken and toss with tongs until everything is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • Once marinated, remove the chicken from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium high heat until it starts to smoke, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade with tongs, shaking it gently to remove any excess.
  • Add the chicken to the hot skillet, leaving a little space between the pieces of meat.  Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, on until the chicken is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest spot reads 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes, then slice into small pieces.
  • Heat or pan fry the tortillas, keeping them tucked inside a kitchen towel to keep them warm. Place about 1-2 tablespoons of diced chicken into the center of one of the warmed tortillas, then add cheese, salsa, sour cream and shredded lettuce. Serve Immediately, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 446mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1886IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2mg