Chicken Tacos
Savor the deliciousness of authentic chicken tacos with this best-ever recipe. Featuring seasoned ground chicken, vibrant toppings, and homemade tortillas, these easy and flavorful tacos are a fiesta for your taste buds
Prep time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Cook time:
15 mins
Difficulty:
Easy
Total time:
30 mins
What you'll need
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper
Toppings
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Salsa
- Lime wedges
Homemade tortillas
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (180ml) warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions
STEP 1
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened
STEP 2
Add ground chicken and cook until browned. Season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
STEP 3
In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add warm water and olive oil, kneading until a smooth dough forms
STEP 4
Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into tortillas
STEP 5
Cook each tortilla in a dry skillet over medium heat until bubbles form
STEP 6
Fill each tortilla with the seasoned ground chicken
STEP 7
Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime
Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories:
480
Protein:
25g
Fat:
15g
Carbs:
60g
Fiber:
4g
Sugar:
2g
Sodium:
800mg