The Best Cozy Chicken Tacos Recipe for Families You’ll Absolutely Love — it’s a quick way to get your midweek taco fix! This shredded Mexican chicken comes with its own sauce, and a homemade chicken taco seasoning does double duty to flavor both the chicken and the rich, zesty taco sauce.
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Nutrition per Serving
- Calories: 103cal (5%)
- Protein: 11g (22%)
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fat: 5g (8%)
- Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)
- Cholesterol: 55mg (18%)
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g (1%)
- Sodium: 338mg (15%)
- Potassium: 190mg (5%)
- Calcium: 8mg (1%)
- Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Ingredients
- 700 g / 1.2 lb chicken thighs , skinless boneless (or breast)
- 1.5 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth, separated (liquid stock)
Home-made Taco Seasoning:
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano
- 3 tsp EACH cumin powder, paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust spiciness to taste, can skip)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve:
- Taco shells or tortillas , warmed per packet directions
- Diced tomato , onion, avocado, coriander/cilantro leaves
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Signature taco seasoning blend of onion, garlic, chili pepper and oregano
- Delicious, easy way to make family-favorite tacos in 15 minutes
- McCormick Premium Taco Seasoning Mix has no artificial flavors or MSG added
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How to Make Chicken Tacos (Step-by-Step)
1. Instructions:
- Place Taco Seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the chicken broth and mix to form a loose paste.
- Add chicken, turn to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until lightly seared. (Reserve marinade dregs in bowl)
- Remove chicken into a shallow dish.
- Return skillet to stove, reduce to medium. Add remaining chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar and scrape in any marinade left in the bowl. Mix to dissolve, scraping base of pan, and bring to simmer
- Meanwhile, shred chicken with forks, or chop (don’t worry if raw inside).
- Return chicken into sauce, toss and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce reduces to a thin syrup consistency (add water if reduces too fast). Adjust salt to taste.
- Transfer chicken and all sauce to serving bowl.
2. Serving:
- Warm taco shells or tortillas.
- Stuff with chicken, making sure it’s soaked with the sauce.
- Top with tomato, avocado, onion, coriander, lettuce and sour cream.
Recipe Notes
- Lime juice – loads of sub options here, just need something to help make a loose paste that adds either sour OR sweet. Lemon juice, cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or even orange or apple juice, or other plain fruit juice (can’t taste it at the end). If using a fruit juice can probably skip sugar in sauce.
- Nutrition for chicken filling and sauce only, per taco (assuming 12 tacos, about 1/4 – 1/3 cup in each). Only reduces to 100 cal if made using breast.
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Final Thoughts
- Chicken tacos are the perfect mix of quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful. They’re ideal for busy weeknights, weekend parties, or anytime you want to bring fresh, vibrant taste to your table. With just a few simple ingredients and essential kitchen tools, you’ll create a meal that everyone at the table will enjoy. Try it once—and you’ll be hooked.
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