Description
You will make quick and easy shredded chicken street tacos using simple ingredients. This recipe gives you tender, juicy chicken perfect for street taco night. We focus on speed so you get authentic flavor fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Toppings: Chopped onion, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the seasoned chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss it with the remaining cooking liquid to coat and keep it moist.
- Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions (a dry skillet works well for street tacos).
- Assemble your tacos: Place shredded chicken on warm tortillas. Top generously with fresh chopped onion and cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, place seasoned chicken and broth in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Shred and toss with the liquid.
- This shredded chicken works well for meal prep; store the chicken separately from the tortillas.
- Adjust the chili powder and cumin to match your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop (Skillet)
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos (approx.)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg