Easy Chicken Tacos

Name: Easy Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder*; 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons lime juice; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 24 corn tortillas; Pico de Gallo; queso fresco

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Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
352 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Chicken Tacos

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The best chicken tacos made with a quick and easy marinade and cooked in a skillet. Great for fast weeknight meals!

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Ingredients

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For the marinade

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ancho chili powder*
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes)

For the tacos

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
24 corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
Pico de Gallo or your favorite salsa (optional)
queso fresco or your favorite cheese (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, baking dish or freezer bag, add all the ingredients for the marinade. Mix together to fully combine.
Add chicken thighs to marinade and toss together to coat. Cover chicken and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet with tongs and cook 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. Discard the used marinade.
Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. While chicken is resting, warm up the corn tortillas on a hot griddle or in the microwave.
Cut the chicken into bite-sized chunks and serve in warm tortillas with salsa and cheese.

Notes

The longest I recommend marinating the chicken in the mixture is up to 2 hours. Since it's made with lime juice and vinegar, the texture of the chicken can start to change if you leave it in any longer. If you want to prep it beforehand and let it marinate overnight, I recommend making the marinade without the vinegar and lime juice. Then 2 hours before cooking, you can add in those two ingredients.
*If you don't have ancho chili powder, use more regular chili powder.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3tacos Calories 352kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 565mg (24%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.3mg (4%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 352 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3tacos
Calories	352kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	25g	50%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	95mg	32%
Sodium	565mg	24%
Potassium	30mg	1%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	150IU	3%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	4%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2.3mg	13%