Shredded Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 None dried bay leaves; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 8 None taco shells; 4 oz mixed salad greens; 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves; 2 None long green chili peppers, thinly sliced; None None Sour cream, lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
2 None dried bay leaves
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
8 None taco shells
4 oz mixed salad greens
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
2 None long green chili peppers, thinly sliced
None None Sour cream, lime wedges, to serve

1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Cook chicken 3-4 mins, turning once, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
2
Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in same pan. Saute onion 4-5 mins, until tender. Add garlic, cumin, ground coriander and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, until fragrant. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup water.
3
Return chicken to pan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 15-20 mins, until chicken is tender and cooked through. Simmer, uncovered, for a further 4-5 mins, until thickened.
4
Shred chicken using 2 forks. Season to taste.
5
Heat tacos according to package directions. Fill evenly with salad greens, chicken mixture, cheese, cilantro leaves and chili pepper. Serve with sour cream and lime wedges.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Shredded 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.

Shredded Chicken Tacos

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