Quick Chicken Tacos (Skillet Method)
Juicy, flavorful skillet chicken tacos made in just 20 minutes. The ultimate hassle-free weeknight dinner served street-taco style.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon paprika smoked paprika is fantastic here
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 8-10 small soft corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- 1 cup white onion small diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime cut into wedges, for topping
- ½ cup queso fresco cheese crumbled
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
- Mix together all of the seasonings. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the taco seasoning mix.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm your tortillas, fill them with the warm chopped chicken, and top with the diced onion, fresh cilantro, crumbled cheese, and pickled jalapeños. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat quickly in a hot skillet with a splash of water to keep it juicy.
- Tortilla Tip: Warm your corn tortillas in a dry skillet or wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave for 30 seconds before assembling so they don't rip!
Nutrition
Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 838mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
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