Description
Delicious and spicy chicken street tacos that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and stir in the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and well-coated with the spices.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until they are pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the spiced chicken on each tortilla. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, and chopped cilantro.
- Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, try adding a few drops of liquid smoke to the chicken mixture.
- You can also substitute the chicken with grilled shrimp or sautéed vegetables for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg