Quick Chicken Tacos - WITH sauce!
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Quick Chicken Tacos - WITH sauce!
Description
This recipe begins by mixing a taco seasoning paste from lime juice, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Chicken thighs are coated in this seasoning using some chicken broth to form a paste, then quickly seared until lightly browned. The remaining broth, tomato paste, and sugar are added to the pan, scraping up any browned bits to create a sauce base.
Next, the chicken is shredded roughly and returned to the pan with the sauce, which is simmered briefly to reduce to a syrup-like consistency, coating the meat. The result is juicy, seasoned chicken ready to fill taco shells.
To serve, the tacos are loaded with the chicken and topped with diced tomatoes, onion, avocado, cilantro, shredded lettuce, cheese, and sour cream, offering a combination of spicy, savory, and fresh flavors in each bite.
The recipe notes that lime juice can be substituted with other acidic or sweet juices to adjust taste. Nutritional information is provided for the chicken and sauce component alone, excluding toppings.
Ingredients
- 700 g / 1.2 lb chicken thighs , skinless boneless (or breast)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth separated, liquid stock
HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING:
- 3 tbsp lime juice (Note 1)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 tsp garlic powder each
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 3 tsp cumin powder each
- 3 tsp paprika each
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust spiciness to taste, can skip)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
To serve:
- taco shell warmed per packet directions, or tortillas
- diced tomato , onion, avocado, coriander/cilantro leaves
- lettuce shredded
- cheese shredded
- sour cream
Instructions
- Place Taco Seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the chicken broth and mix to form a loose paste.
- Add chicken, turn to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until lightly seared. (Reserve marinade dregs in bowl)
- Remove chicken into a shallow dish.
- Return skillet to stove, reduce to medium. Add remaining chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar and scrape in any marinade left in the bowl. Mix to dissolve, scraping base of pan, and bring to simmer
- Meanwhile, shred chicken with forks, or chop (don't worry if raw inside).
- Return chicken into sauce, toss and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce reduces to a thin syrup consistency (add water if reduces too fast). Adjust salt to taste.
- Transfer chicken and all sauce to serving bowl.
Serving:
- Warm taco shells or tortillas.
- Stuff with chicken, making sure it's soaked with the sauce.
- Top with tomato, avocado, onion, coriander, lettuce and sour cream. Devour!
Notes
- Substitute lime juice with lemon juice, cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or fruit juices for different flavor profiles in the seasoning paste.
- Nutritional information applies only to the chicken filling and sauce, not including toppings or taco shells.
- The recipe yields about 12 tacos with approximately 1/4 to 1/3 cup filling per taco.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103cal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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