Classic Chicken Tacos
Smoky spiced chicken tucked into warm corn tortillas with crisp lettuce, tomato and lime.
Ingredients
- 250 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ½ lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Toss the chicken with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, chilli powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6–8 minutes, or until fully cooked and the centre reaches 74°C.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve.
Nutrition (estimated per serving; values vary with brands, portions and cooking methods)
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
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