THE BEST CHICKEN TACOS EVER
Introducing the best chicken tacos ever. An easy chicken taco recipe made with chicken thighs, plus a simple onion & cilantro topping. This is our all-time favorite chicken taco recipe. They taste like they just came off a food truck!
Provided by Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large zipper-topped plastic baggie or in shallow dish, add the chicken, all of the spices, lime juice, and oil. Close the bag and use your hands to mix everything together. If you are using a shallow dish, use tongs to work the spices evenly into the chicken. You can let this rest for up to a half-hour or work with it right away. I like to let it rest a minute to increase the flavor.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes. If you have an extra-large chicken thigh, you'll need to cook them longer, so turn down the heat to medium and cook them until no longer pink (could take up to 25 minutes or 12 minutes per side).
- While the chicken cooks, stir together the chicken taco topping by placing the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and the juice of one lime in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
- While the chicken rests, wipe your skillet clean with a warm rag or paper towels, and place the skillet back on the heat over medium-high to high heat. Place two tortillas (still stacked together) on the skillet and cook until the underside starts to char. Flip over and cook the other side (so the middle of each tortilla won't be cooked against the skillet but it will get warm all the way though). Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- To serve, place 1/8 of the chopped chicken in each set of tortillas (still two stacked together) and top with 1/8 of your onion mixture. Serve each taco with a wedge of lime to squeeze over the taco just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 401 calories, Sugar 2.9 g, Sodium 165 mg, Fat 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, Cholesterol 106.5 mg
QUICK CHICKEN TACOS - WITH SAUCE!
Recipe video above. A 2-in-1 chicken taco filling: shredded chicken AND sauce made in the same pan using the same seasoning mix! Because it's so juicy and packed with tons of flavour, the toppings can be kept simple and there's not need to make an extra sauce. No marinating required.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Mains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This recipe is easy, yet delicious when used in tacos or other Mexican cuisine. Try it for enchiladas and nachos too.
Provided by Dianna Brown-Brenny
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 6h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix chicken broth and taco seasoning in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and pour chicken broth mixture over chicken.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Shred chicken to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 694.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
MICHAEL'S TACOS WITH CHICKEN TACO FILLING
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and pour in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft and nicely caramelized, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and toss to coat. Heat another large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the chicken until it is lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Once the onion mixture is caramelized and softened, add the serranos, paprikas, cumin, and oregano. When the chicken is done, transfer it to the pan with the onions. Pour in the broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and delicious, approximately 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- To serve the tacos: Put the toppings and chicken filling in bowls and allow guests to build their own tacos.
DELICIOUS PULLED CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This delicious pulled chicken taco filling is slowly simmered until the chicken falls apart, creating the most delicious taco filling you can imagine. Serve on taco shells with refried beans, salsa, guacamole, lettuce, and cheese.
Provided by kelownaalex
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican Main Dishes Tacos Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot. Add salsa; saute for 3 minutes.
- Add chicken thighs, brown sugar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Add enough water to mostly cover the chicken; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and juices run clear, about 45 minutes. Add more water if the bottom of the pot starts to dry out.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred with 2 forks. Return to the pot and mix with sauce to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 105.2 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 32.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1799.4 mg, Sugar 18 g
CHICKEN TACO FILLING
My BIL and I made this when they were here over the 4th of July. WOW! This is sooooo good! I guess he got the recipe from the food network website and changed it up a little bit. It is really yummy and totally worth the prep. Make sure you dice the chicken into chunks.If you don't like a lot of heat cut down on the chilis.
Provided by Andeey
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and pour in enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft and nicely caramelized, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and toss to coat. Heat another large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the chicken until it is lightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Once the onion mixture is caramelized and softened, add the serranos, paprikas, cumin, and oregano. When the chicken is done, transfer it to the pan with the onions. Pour in the broth or water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and delicious, approximately 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve with your favorite fixings! We cut up some lime for people to squeeze on their tacos also.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 135.3, Sodium 325.5, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.3, Protein 57.4
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS
This is a great recipe to use up leftover rotisserie chicken (or even turkey). You can have a fun "Taco Bar Night" with the kids or for a party.
Provided by april.creative
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place taco shells on a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons salsa, and taco seasoning; stir well. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put refried beans in a microwave-safe container. Stir, cover, and microwave on high until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir again and set aside.
- Warm taco shells in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place warmed taco shells on a serving platter. Lay out remaining salsa, chicken mixture, refried beans, lettuce, Mexican cheese, bell peppers, and tomatoes in nice serving bowls and allow diners to fill their own tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 768 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS
This is a great recipe for easy shredded chicken tacos that I've been using for years. Great for a weeknight or a weekend meal!
Provided by SMJ0724
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
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