Description
Satisfy your cravings with these Easy Chicken Tacos, a delicious meal ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe features juicy chicken thighs seasoned with a bold spice rub. Nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients like pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro, every bite is bursting with flavor. These tacos are not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit everyone’s taste preferences, making them a guaranteed hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 12 mini flour tortillas
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before dicing into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm tortillas and fill each with diced chicken. Top with pico de gallo, avocado, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your tacos by adding toppings like shredded cheese or pickled onions for extra zest. For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or increase chili powder in the spice rub.