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Easy Chicken Street Tacos Recipe

Delicious and quick chicken street tacos that are perfect for a casual meal or a gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
Taco Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
Tortillas
  • 8 small corn tortillas or flour tortillas
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sour cream optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
Lime
  • 1 whole lime cut into wedges for serving

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and stir to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Warm the Tortillas
  1. In a separate skillet, warm the tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
Assemble the Tacos
  1. Place a portion of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  2. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.
  3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings according to your preference. You can also add avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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