Lemon Chicken Tacos Recipes

EASY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season chicken with chili powder mixture. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces. Serve chicken in tortillas, topped with pico de gallo, avocado, cilantro and lime.

LIME CHICKEN SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• Saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. Add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. Simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
• Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

LEMON CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions and garlic on medium heat in oil until tender.
• Add the chicken, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Cook on medium - high heat and stir for 5 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Remove from heat; stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and remaining lemon juice.
• Serve with salsa.
• Also good with shredded cheddar and sour cream (optional) on top.