Description
Spicy Chicken Tacos are a vibrant explosion of flavor that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your table. This easy-to-follow recipe features tender, marinated chicken seasoned with chili powder and cumin, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Topped with creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and zesty cilantro, each bite offers a delightful contrast of heat and coolness. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or looking for a quick weeknight dinner, these tacos are customizable to suit your spice preference. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delicious dish that’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and coat well.
- Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Warm tortillas in another skillet for about one minute on each side.
- Assemble tacos by placing spicy chicken on each tortilla and adding desired toppings.
- Serve immediately with fresh cilantro garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg