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Fresh grilled chicken tacos with avocado, cilantro, and tomato salsa on soft flour tortillas.

Chicken Tacos

Smiling woman wearing a straw hat by the water, enjoying a sunny day.Amy Eshleman
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 12 mini flour tortillas warmed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo homemade or store-bought
  • 1 avocado halved, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Mix spices: In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to create your taco seasoning.
    Ground spices and herbs in a white bowl with a spoon on a light background.
  • Season chicken: Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken thighs to coat them evenly.
    Marinated chicken in glass bowl with fresh ingredients around, ready for cooking.
  • Cook chicken: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and cook until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let it rest before dicing.
    Juicy, crispy chicken thighs cooking in a cast iron skillet on a stovetop.
  • Assemble tacos: Fill the warmed tortillas with the diced chicken and top with pico de gallo, diced avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
    Roma tomato, avocado, cilantro, chicken, and fresh ingredients for tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 823mgFiber: 5g
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