Chicken Tacos With Cotija Cheese Recipes

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THE BEST CHICKEN TACOS EVER



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Introducing the best chicken tacos ever. An easy chicken taco recipe made with chicken thighs, plus a simple onion & cilantro topping. This is our all-time favorite chicken taco recipe. They taste like they just came off a food truck!

Provided by Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped red or sweet onion
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 finely chopped jalapeño
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 lime, cut into 8 pieces

Steps:

  • In a large zipper-topped plastic baggie or in shallow dish, add the chicken, all of the spices, lime juice, and oil. Close the bag and use your hands to mix everything together. If you are using a shallow dish, use tongs to work the spices evenly into the chicken. You can let this rest for up to a half-hour or work with it right away. I like to let it rest a minute to increase the flavor.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes. If you have an extra-large chicken thigh, you'll need to cook them longer, so turn down the heat to medium and cook them until no longer pink (could take up to 25 minutes or 12 minutes per side).
  • While the chicken cooks, stir together the chicken taco topping by placing the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and the juice of one lime in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • While the chicken rests, wipe your skillet clean with a warm rag or paper towels, and place the skillet back on the heat over medium-high to high heat. Place two tortillas (still stacked together) on the skillet and cook until the underside starts to char. Flip over and cook the other side (so the middle of each tortilla won't be cooked against the skillet but it will get warm all the way though). Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • To serve, place 1/8 of the chopped chicken in each set of tortillas (still two stacked together) and top with 1/8 of your onion mixture. Serve each taco with a wedge of lime to squeeze over the taco just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 401 calories, Sugar 2.9 g, Sodium 165 mg, Fat 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg

CHICKEN TACOS



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This chicken tacos recipe is quick and easy--perfect for those nights when you don't have a lot of time for dinner preparations.

Provided by caliboo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup lemonade
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 bay leaf
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 head lettuce, shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, lemonade, olive oil, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaf. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave until soft. When chicken is fully cooked, transfer to serving bowl. Place lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, and sour cream in serving dishes. Each person can create their own wrap, using their preferred ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

CHICKEN TACOS



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Even finicky eaters love "Taco Night" because they can add toppings to suit their tastes. In this chicken taco recipe, the chicken is coated with taco seasoning and then stir-fried, so the zesty flavor really shines through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 envelope taco seasoning
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
8 taco shells, warmed
Shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Place taco seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, in batches, and shake to coat. , In a large skillet, cook and stir chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute the onion and green pepper in remaining butter for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in chicken; spoon into taco shells. Top with lettuce and cheese. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 1034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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