Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
Flavorful and zesty chili lime chicken tacos, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp Chili sauce
- 12 count Corn tortillas Small, street-style
Toppings (optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add lime juice and chili sauce to the spice mixture and stir to form a paste.
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat them evenly with the chili lime paste. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with chili lime chicken. Top with your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy these zesty tacos with a side of your favorite Mexican rice and beans!