Chicken and Vegetable Tacos

Ingredients

• •4 medium chicken breasts
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp chili powder
• •1 tsp cumin
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •8 small flour or corn tortillas
• •1 cup diced tomatoes
• •1 cup shredded lettuce
• •1/2 cup diced red onion
• •1/2 cup sliced olives
• •1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
• •Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

2. 2

   Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and coat evenly with the spice mixture.

3. 3

   Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.

5. 5

   While the chicken rests, prepare the taco toppings: dice tomatoes, shred the lettuce, and slice the red onion and olives.

6. 6

   Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

7. 7

   To assemble the tacos, place sliced chicken on each tortilla, followed by the tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, olives, and cheese.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.