Chicken Soft Tacos with Spicy Creamy Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Soft Tacos with Spicy Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 clove Minced Garlic; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 4 whole Boneless Chicken Breased, Cubed (or 1 Pound Shrimp); Flour Tortillas, To Serve; Coleslaw Mix, To Serve; 1/4 cups Sour Cream; 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice; 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped; 2 teaspoons Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce; Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 clove Minced Garlic
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
4 whole Boneless Chicken Breased, Cubed (or 1 Pound Shrimp)
Flour Tortillas, To Serve
Coleslaw Mix, To Serve
1/4 cups Sour Cream
1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
2 teaspoons Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Sriracha Sauce
Salt And Pepper

1
For the tacos, mix the spices and olive oil together and toss with the chicken.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
3
While chicken is marinating, mix all the sauce ingredients together.
4
Heat a fry pan on the stove to medium high and add the marinated chicken.
5
Since its cubed it will only take a few minutes to cook, 3-5 minutes.
6
Toss the chicken periodically.
7
Cut one of the larger pieces in half to check doneness.
8
Warm tortillas.
9
Top with chicken, coleslaw mix and a healthy drizzle of the sauce.
10
Serve with Spanish rice and sliced avocado.
11
Enjoy!

377

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Chili Powder, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soft Tacos with Spicy Creamy Sauce 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.

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Chicken Soft Tacos with Spicy Creamy Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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