Quick 20-Minute Chicken Tacos

My family's favorite chicken tacos that we have more often than any other single recipe in my collection!

I have a lot of favorites on my blog, but this one is definitely high high up on that list. I have so many recipes hoarded that we often don't have the same recipe more than once in a 6 month period if not longer. This recipe...since the first time we had it, we have had it once a month since then. There was one month we had it twice. That never happens! It's a very simple recipe, but it's not one to be underestimated. It's the best spice mix for chicken tacos. You cannot beat fresh pico as well.

What you need:

For the Chicken:

• 2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

• 4 cloves minced garlic

• 2 Tbsp. lime juice

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 Tbsp. chili powder

• 1/2 tsp. paprika

• 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp. onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp. black pepper

• Flour or corn tortillas 

• 1 avocado, diced

• Sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Pico de Gallo:

• 1/2 cup finely diced onion

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. For the chicken: In a large bowl or zipper baggie, add chicken, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, paprikas, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let sit for about 15 minutes.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken and cook for 6 to 7 minutes or until cooked through.

3. For the pico de gallo: Mix together all pico ingredients and set aside until ready to serve tacos.

4. Heat or char tortillas, if desired. Serve topped with chicken, pico de gallo, avocado, and sour cream.

Recipe from Gimme Delicious

Originally posted on Fantastical Sharing of Recipes on March 5th, 2021