Tacos de Pollo
A delicious and simple Mexican dish featuring seasoned chicken, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 350cal
Carbohydrate: 28g
Protein: 24g
Fat: 15g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
25 min Cook
45 min Total
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Start by preparing the chicken. Use a sharp knife to trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil and mix to form a paste. Add the chicken pieces and coat them evenly in the spice mixture. Allow them to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare your toppings. Wash and shred the lettuce, dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and dice the onions. Set aside each in separate bowls.
- Preheat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice sear. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas. You can do this by lightly heating them on an open flame on your stovetop for a few seconds on each side or in a microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a portion of the cooked chicken onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, diced onions, and crumbled cheese. Squeeze a lime wedge over each taco before serving.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and enjoy your delicious homemade Tacos de Pollo!