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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Easy Chicken Tacos

    Easy Chicken Tacos

    March 26, 2021 · Radwa · 1 Comment

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    Chicken tacos are healthy, quick, and easy to make with juicy, flavourful chicken and fresh vegetables. They are perfect to have for your lazy weekend dinner or your next taco night.

    Easy Chicken Tacos
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    A taco is a traditional Mexican dish made of corn or wheat tortilla topped with various fillings and sauces such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, which makes the tacos super delicious. The fillings, in general, are infinite. For me, the best tacos are the ones that made with high-quality ingredients and fresh veggies, which give the tacos a rich taste.

    Chicken Tacos

    The authentic tacos that emerged from the Mexican cuisines are made with corn tortillas and meat as their main ingredient. Modern-day American tacos are made with flour tortillas with piles of cheese and other different toppings. These chicken taco recipe is super easy to make and will be ready in less than 30 minutes.

    Chicken Tacos

    Why this recipe works?

    The type of tortillas and the type of ingredients you use for this recipe is endless. You could probably add any or more of these veggies based on your choice.
    Talking about the tortillas, the store-bought ones makes it easier and saves a ton of time, especially when you have taco nights, yet, still tastes the best.
    The sour cream sauce, the right amount of finely chopped veggies, and the seasoned, juicy chicken make this dish flavorful and delicious.

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    What is the Chicken taco made of?

    Mini tortillas: The mini tortillas in this recipe are locally available in your nearby supermarket. These supermarkets have multiple options from mini tortillas, wheat/corn tortillas, gluten-free tortillas, and so many more.
    Sometimes store-bought tortillas are the best choice for making tacos. However, feel free to make your own homemade tortillas if you like.

    Veggies
    Green & Purple cabbage: Use crunchy and fresh cabbages.
    Cherry tomatoes: Use juicy cherry tomatoes; they make your tacos tastier.
    Spring onion: Use fresh spring onions and slice them to small size.
    Avocado: Make sure you use freshly chopped or diced avocados.
    Radish: Use a bunch of fresh radishes or as many as you like.

    For the chicken: This recipe will use chicken breasts seasoned with salt, ground black pepper, and paprika.

    For the dressing
    Sour cream: It adds a wonderful rich taste to the sauce.
    Olive oil: Use refined olive oil for the chicken & the sauce.
    Seasoning: Salt and ground black pepper.

    How to make the easiest chicken tacos?

    Preparing the sauce: All you have to do is mix sour cream with salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil, and the sauce is good to go.

    Cooking the chicken

    Cooking the chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet or grill over medium heat. Now, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
    Let the chicken cool down for 5 minutes, then cut them into medium size pieces.

    Preparing the veggies

    Preparing the veggies: The cherry tomatoes are to be cut into quarters, then shred the green and purple cabbages. Dice the avocado & spring onions, and lastly, slice the fresh radishes into thin slices.

    Assembling everything:

    Assembling everything: Add about ¼ cup of chicken and 2 tablespoons of each veggie into the mini tortillas, then top them with the sour cream sauce. The easiest chicken tortillas are ready to serve.

    Top Tips :

    • It’s important not to overfill the taco. Too much filling means too much mess.
    • You could also add shredded cheese for an added flavour.
    • You could warm the tortillas before you add the filling.
    • Make sure you cook the chicken for 5 minutes until it turns golden brown on each side.
    • Make sure you let the chicken rest for at least 5 minutes before you cut it.
    • If you’re on a paleo diet, you may use lettuce wraps or paleo-tortillas.
    • You may use the same recipe if you wish to have beef or turkey tacos. They would taste just as delicious as chicken tacos.
    • Make sure you use good quality tortillas.
    • If you have leftover chicken, you could freeze it for later.
    • Use your skillet on medium heat to get the best flavour to your chicken.
    • Make sure you drain the tomatoes before adding them to the taco to keep the tortillas crispy.
    • Feel free to shred the chicken instead of cutting it into bite-size pieces.
    Chicken Tacos

    Recipe Variations :

    • Olive oil: You could substitute olive oil with cooking oil or avocado oil.
    • Beans: You could add beans to the tortillas; they taste the best. You can either add them to the chicken or directly to the tortillas.
    • Beef or Turkey: You may also use beef or turkey as other options instead of chicken
    • More veggies: You may add other veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or any veggie you like and add them to the chicken.
    • Toppings: You may use guacamole, cheese, cilantro, jalapenos, etc. They are endless.
    • Cheese: If you love cheese, feel free to add any cheese you like, such as Feta, cheeped or mozzarella.
    • Make them spicy: You can add sriracha sauce or any hot sauce you prefer, either directly to the tacos or to the chicken after cooking. Spicy chicken is my favourite.
    Chicken Tacos

    Serving Suggestions :

    If you are having a taco night and have no idea what to serve with tacos, then I’ve got you covered. There are plenty of options to serve with tacos, from dips to a variety of textures which make your taco even more flavorful. You may serve these tacos with:

    • Rocket salad with parmesan
    • Homemade coleslaw salad
    • Lemon garlic potato salad
    • Mediterranean couscous salad
    • Spicy roasted cauliflower
    • Garlic parmesan baked potatoes
    • Mashed potato pancakes
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    RECIPE FAQs

    Which is better, corn tortillas or flour tortillas?

    If you’re seeking a healthier option, you may use corn tortillas as they are gluten-free and are lower in fat when compared to flour tortillas. If you’re someone who enjoys having heavy filling tacos, then the flour ones are sturdy enough to hold the filling.

    Should we warm the tortillas? If so, how to keep them warm?

    You can warm the tortillas before you add the filling, here is how:

    • Put the tortillas directly to the stove flame for 2 seconds, then flip it.
    • Heat a pan ( don't grease it) and add the tortillas one at a time.
    • Microwave tortillas for 20-30 seconds on high.
    • Put in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 190C.

    To keep them warm, you can stack them on a plate and cover them with a damp cloth.

    Is there any alternative for sour cream?

    Yes, although sour cream is easy to make, you can substitute it with yoghurt, cream cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, or cottage cheese.

    Can I use cooking oil instead of olive oil?

    Yes, absolutely. You can use cooling oil or avocado oil instead of olive oil.

    Are chicken tacos healthy?

    Typical fast-food restaurants may fill the tacos with fat and too many calories, yet they can be healthy when made with the right recipe. Fresh ingredients and non-fried corn tortillas with limited use of cheese & guacamole, which are high in calories, can be avoided.

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    Chicken Taco Recipe

    Easy Chicken Tacos

    Easy Chicken Tacos

    Radwa
    These Chicken Tacos are loaded with juicy chicken pieces and piled with lots of fresh and crunchy veggies, then topped with an amazing sour cream sauce. These tacos are perfect for a lazy weekend dinner or taco night.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 9 servings
    Calories 311 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 9 Mini tortillas

    Veggies

    • ¼ Green cabbage
    • ¼ Green cabbage
    • ½ cup Cherry tomatoes
    • 4 Spring onion
    • 2 Avocado
    • 5 Radish

    For the chicken

    • 500 g Chicken breasts
    • ¼ salt
    • ¼ ground black pepper
    • ½ paprika

    For the dressing

    • 150 g Sour cream
    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    • ½ salt
    • ½ ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preparing the sauce: Mix sour cream with salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil, and the sauce is good to go.
    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika and set aside. Heat the oil in a skillet or grill over medium heat. Now, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
    • Let the chicken cool down for 5 minutes, then cut them into medium size pieces.
    • Preparing the veggies: The cherry tomatoes are to be cut into quarters, then shred the green and purple cabbages. Dice the avocado & spring onions, and lastly, slice the fresh radishes into thin slices.
    • Assembling everything: Add about ¼ cup of chicken and 2 tablespoons of each veggie into the mini tortillas, then top them with the sour cream sauce. The easiest chicken tortillas are ready to serve.

    Notes

    • Olive oil: You could substitute olive oil with cooking oil or avocado oil.
    • Beans: You could add beans to the tortillas; they taste the best. You can either add them to the chicken or directly to the tortillas.
    • Beef or Turkey: You may also use beef or turkey as other options instead of chicken.
    • More veggies: You may add other veggies like spinach, bell peppers, or any veggie you like and add them to the chicken.
    • Toppings: You may use guacamole, cheese, cilantro, jalapenos, etc. They are endless.
    • Cheese: If you love cheese, feel free to add any cheese you like, such as Feta, cheeped or mozzarella.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 666mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 116mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Lora

      March 26, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      I made these tacos today with some leftover chicken; I also used the hot sauce as recommended. They were terrific, and my kids loved them so much.

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