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Easy Chicken Recipe for Tacos, Quesadillas, Burritos

Here's a quick, no-thinking-involved recipe for some quick chicken! I use it for Chicken and Guac tacos lately.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon chile powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper (approx. 1/4 teaspoon)
  • 1/4 small onion
  • olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Add the following ingredients to a bowl: 1 tablespoon chile powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, freshly cracked black pepper (approx. 1/4 teaspoon), and a glug of olive oil.
  2. Slice the chicken breast in half lengthwise, and then chop it up into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped up chicken to the bowl and combine well.
  3. Roughly chop 1/4 onion. I usually just cut an onion in half, cut off the top, then cut that in half and chop it up. (Be sure to use a different cutting board and knife to chop up the onion. If using only one cutting board always give the board and knife a thorough washing after cutting chicken with it.)
  4. Add the chopped onion to a skillet along with a glug of olive oil. I usually use a bit over medium heat on my stove. When the onion is sizzling you can push it aside and add the chicken, forming a single layer. Once the first side has cooked almost all the way through and most of the pink color is gone, give the chicken a flip and cook the second side for 1-2 minutes or until all of the pink color is gone.
  5. Serve immediately. To keep it warm longer you can put it in a new bowl and cover with foil.

Notes

  • Please don't buy chicken that's been previously frozen!  It will come out tough, chewy, and massively disappointing.  Some grocery stores will mention this on the label, but some won't!  Usually if chicken is super cheap it's been previously frozen so it's worth asking.
  • Keep in mind that most generic chile powders are also loaded with salt and other ingredients.  More info on the pure chile powders I use. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 516mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1220IU (24%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 516mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1220IU 24%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.