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Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos

Transform busy weeknights into delicious meals with these flavorful Taqueria-Style Chicken Tacos, easy to prepare and customizable for the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicy and flavorful, can substitute with chicken breasts.
  • 1/4 cup homemade taco seasoning or taco seasoning packet Homemade is great for controlling sodium.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Divided for cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Divided for cooking.
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice For deglazing.
For Serving
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas Fresh or warmed.
  • 1 batch Pico de Gallo Fresh topping.
  • 1 bunch cilantro Chopped, if not using Pico de Gallo.
  • 1 small white onion Chopped, if not using Pico de Gallo.
  • 1 cup Queso Fresco Crumbled, can substitute with cotija.
  • 2 pieces limes Cut into wedges.
  • 1 jalapeno sliced For an added kick.
  • 1 bunch radishes Sliced thin.
  • 1 jar restaurant style salsa
  • 1 jar avocado tomatillo salsa

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and the chicken thighs. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and fully cooked.
  3. Once cooked, pour lime juice into the skillet to deglaze, scraping brown bits for added flavor. Cook for an additional minute.
Preparing the Tortillas
  1. In a separate skillet, add remaining olive oil to warm the corn tortillas slightly for about 30 seconds on each side.
Serving
  1. Shred the cooked chicken and fill the warm tortillas with the chicken.
  2. Top with Pico de Gallo, Mexican crema, and other preferred toppings.
  3. Serve your tacos with lime wedges.

Notes

Store leftover tacos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For reheat, use a skillet or microwave until hot. Consider preparing chicken ahead for quick meals.