Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of homemade chicken tacos that are perfect for any gathering! Juicy, seasoned chicken is nestled in soft tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage and fresh cilantro, creating a fiesta on your plate. This recipe is not only quick and easy to prepare but also customizable to satisfy every palate. Gather your friends and family for a fun taco night that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- Optional: 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- Shred the chicken: Remove from heat and let rest briefly before shredding with two forks.
- Prepare the tortillas: Warm tortillas in a skillet or over flame for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos: Place shredded chicken on each tortilla, top with cabbage and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or yogurt if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 300g total)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg