Easy Chicken Tacos (Printer-Friendly Version)
Tender chicken coated in spices, served with fresh lettuce and tomatoes in warm corn tortillas for a quick meal.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Spices
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon paprika
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon onion powder
→ Proteins
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1 ¼ pounds raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
→ Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Carbohydrates
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10 yellow corn tortillas, 6-inch diameter
→ Produce
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Chopped lettuce
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Chopped tomatoes
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, and onion powder in a small bowl; stir to create a uniform spice mix.
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Place chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag, add the prepared seasoning mix, seal, and shake or massage until the chicken is evenly coated with spices.
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Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces without overcrowding the pan, breaking them apart and coating with oil. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes until thoroughly cooked. Remove from heat and keep covered.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly mist each side of a tortilla with cooking spray, place in the skillet, and warm for about one minute per side. Repeat for all tortillas and set aside.
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Distribute approximately 1.75 ounces of cooked chicken onto each tortilla. Top with chopped lettuce and tomatoes. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Hints:
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For added flavor, customize tacos with avocado, sour cream, salsa, or cheese according to preference.