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Three flavorful chicken tacos filled with shredded chicken, avocado, red onion, and tomato, perfect for Taco Tuesday Recipes Meal Prep.

Taco Tuesday Chicken Tacos

Quick and flavorful chicken tacos perfect for Taco Tuesday. This recipe is designed for easy meal prep and delivers great taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tacos
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 6- to 8-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" strips
  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 1 Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 8 corn tortillas warmed
For Serving
  • 1 Sour cream
  • 1 thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1 finely chopped avocados
  • 1 finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika. Cook, stirring and adding more oil if mixture is too dry, until coated, about 1 minute more.
  4. Divide chicken among tortillas, then top with desired toppings.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prepping. You can cook the chicken ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.

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