Easy Soft Chicken Tacos
These easy soft chicken tacos are so perfect for taco Tuesday! Quick and easy to prep and cook, chicken breast is seasoned with Mexican spices for a taco full of flavor.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
Chicken marinade
- 2 chicken breast cut into 1” pieces
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on spice preference
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice ~1 lime
Taco Filling:
- 12 small street tacos or 4” tortillas
- ¼ cup sour cream or Crema Mexicana
- ¼ cup pico de gallo pre-prepared
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 avocados diced
- 1 fresh jalepenos or red chiles optional
Instructions
- For the chicken, combine all the marinade ingredients into a medium sized bowl or ziplock bag and then add the chicken, making sure the chicken is fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 mins to 1 hour (depending on the time you have).
- Heat a skillet/griddle pan over medium heat with oil and add the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken has been cooked through.Remove from heat and place onto a plate.
- Warm the tortillas and serve by adding in chicken filling and then any of the other toppings you fancy.
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Notes
- Warm the tortillas before adding the chicken so that they are soft and pliable.
- If you prefer hard taco shells, you can use those instead.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 375mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg