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