Chicken Tacos — FamilyPlate recipe🌮

Chicken Tacos

Spicy chicken tacos topped with fresh salsa and avocado.

🇲🇽 Mexican
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

400kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
35g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh salsa
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink inside.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    While chicken is resting, warm the corn tortillas in the same skillet for about 1 minute on each side.

  6. 6

    Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla, topped with fresh salsa and avocado slices.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges.

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