Description
flavorful, no-fuss tacos with tender spiced chicken marinated in lime and olive oil, charred perfectly in a skillet, and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings. Ideal for family meals or quick dinners with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
6 corn tortillas
Chopped red onions (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken thighs to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or while preparing other dishes).
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken in 1 tbsp oil until golden and charred, ~5-7 minutes per side.
Warm corn tortillas in the skillet, ~30 seconds per side.
Serve chicken on tortillas with toppings (chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges) as desired.
Notes
Skip toppings for pickier eaters.
Use leftover chicken to stretch the recipe.
Freeze assembled tacos for up to 2 months; reheat in a skillet for crispiness.
For extra smokiness, add ½ tsp liquid smoke (non-alcoholic variant).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg