Description
Enjoy these delicious spicy chicken tacos, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal. This recipe is inspired by authentic Italian cooking, with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Warm tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with cooked chicken.
- Top with cilantro and red onion.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chicken seasoning.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Try adding your favorite taco toppings like avocado, salsa, or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg