Description
These Easy Chicken Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender, seasoned chicken thighs are paired with fresh toppings like pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a delicious Mexican-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Seasoning Mix:
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chicken Tacos:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 12 mini flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup pico de gallo, homemade or store-bought
- 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded and diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare Seasoning Mix: In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Season Chicken: Rub chicken with the prepared seasoning mix.
- Cook Chicken: Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet. Cook chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Assemble Tacos: Dice cooked chicken and serve in warmed tortillas. Top with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
