Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Chicken Street Tacos, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- While the chicken is heating, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the seasoned chicken on each tortilla.
- Top each taco with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, diced red onion, queso fresco, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Add sliced avocado or guacamole for a creamier texture and additional healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg