Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 corn tortillas; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips; 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; sliced scallion; queso fresco; chopped fresh tomato; reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

Servings: persons

8 corn tortillas
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 cup prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
sliced scallion
queso fresco
chopped fresh tomato
reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0F Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, season chicken with salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
3
Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, until they start to brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno and cumin. Cook, stirring, until peppers are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
4
Stir in salsa and reserved chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Spoon into warmed tortillas and garnish with scallions, queso fresco, tomatoes and sour cream.

536

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 corn tortillas, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips, 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste), 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos

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