This just might become your new go-to Taco Tuesday meal! These Easy Chicken Tacos start with a quick, flavorful marinade that gives the chicken plenty of zesty flavor without a lot of prep. Add your favorite taco toppings, and you have an easy weeknight dinner the whole family can enjoy.
For a lower-carb option, I like to serve the chicken in soft low-carb tortillas, or I’ll switch things up with Old El Paso low-carb crispy taco shells when I’m craving a little crunch. Either way, these easy chicken tacos make a flavorful and satisfying meal for a busy weeknight.
Ingredients
1 lb. boneless chicken thighs
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
5 Tbsp. avocado oil
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 avocado, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
Mexican crema for drizzling
8 low-carb tortillas or low-carb taco shells
Instructions
In a resealable bag, add the chicken all the spices, lime juice and avocado oil. Massage the chicken to coat it well. Set aside for 30 minutes.
In a skillet, cook chicken 12-15 minutes, turning once until cooked through. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.
Chop the chicken in small pieces.
Place the chicken in the tortillas or taco shells and top with your favorite toppings.
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Easy Chicken Tacos
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 resealable bag
- 1 skillet
- 1 knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless chicken thighs
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 5 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
- Mexican crema for drizzling
- 8 low-carb tortillas or low-carb taco shells
Instructions
- In a resealable bag, add the chicken, all the spices, lime juice and avocado oil.
- Massage the chicken to coat it well.
- Set aside for 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, cook chicken 12-15 minutes, turning once until cooked through.
- Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Chop the chicken in small pieces.
- Place the chicken in the tortillas or taco shells and top with your favorite toppings.
