Chicken Tacos
Juicy spiced chicken in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. A weeknight favorite that's endlessly customizable.
by Culicious Kitchen
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 600 g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- salt
To serve
- 1 white onion
- fresh cilantro
- 1 lime
Method
- 1
In a bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of the oil into a paste. Add the chicken strips and toss until fully coated. Let sit 10 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
- 2
Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer — don't crowd the pan or it steams instead of browning. Work in batches if needed.
- 3
Cook it your way
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