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
GUS'S INCREDIBLE CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This is a recipe that I invented about fifteen years ago and has been a favorite among my family and friends ever since. I make this in LARGE amounts, since it goes quickly and can be used in a variety of ways. You can fill toasted taco shells with this then top with lettuce, fresh tomato, cheese, sour cream and or guacamole. I like to put this on tostada shells, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on it, microwave to melt the cheese and then top with sour cream, quacamole and jalapeno slices. You can also do that with the round nacho chips. Another suggestion is to wilt corn tortilla in a skillet with a bit of oil, drain them on paper towels and place some of the filling into them, roll them up and cover with a white cheese and sour cream sauce and garnish with jalapeno slices. Depending on how you use it, this should serve between 6 to 10 people.
Provided by gusrod1948
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil and bone the chicken, reserve two cups of the broth. Finely chop the chicken and set aside. I use a food processor to do this. Take all the vegetable and mince or chop in a food processor. Sautee the minced peppers, onion, garlic and cumin until everything is nice and tender, then add the canned tomato. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the chicken, stirring well to mix evenly with the veggies. Add one cup of broth and simmer for about ten minutes to let the flavors mix. If it gets too dry, add the second cup of broth. Once it is heated, add the chili powder, stir in well, remove from heat and you are ready to serve in whatever way you choose.
- If you leave out the MILD banana wax peppers or the chili powder, you will lose 99 percent of the flavor.NEVER overcook chili powder or it will get bitter. Gebhardt's is a very mild chili powder, so if you can't find it, try to substitute with the mildest you can find.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 115, Sodium 135.9, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 30
SARAH'S EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACO FILLING
I put this together one day, wanting tacos, but I did not want ground beef. It is fast to make, as no slow cooker is needed. Serve warmed as a substitute for ground beef in tacos, and serve in a taco shell, with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, or other favorite toppings.
Provided by Holiday Baker
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts into a saucepan and pour in enough water to cover. Place over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer until chicken meat is no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Transfer chicken breasts to a bowl, allow to cool, and shred the chicken meat with 2 forks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a small non-stick saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir onion until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix in the shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is hot and the flavors have blended, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 174.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
RED STAR BASIC CHICKEN TACO FILLING
This is a basic chicken taco filling from our Colorado Red Star Acres ranch kitchen in that can be used for tacos, enchiladas and so much more. You can easily modify this to taste and/or adapt for other uses e.g. a mexican-style chicken salad, soup, chili, etc. The spiciness can easily be adjusted to taste by the spiciness of the green chiles used. You can also add jalepenos and/or red pepper flakes during cooking to add heat. I usually double this batch and then freeze half for later.
Provided by Dwight A.
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 3 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Sautee chicken, onion and garlic until onion softens and chicken begins to brown crisp on edges, about 8-12 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes, chiles and cumin. If needed add enough water just to make the mixture a little soupy. Continue to cook, stirring occassionally, until liquid is reduced. Mixture should be moist, not wet or dry.
- Use immediately or freeze for later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.5, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 225.8, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 12.9
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
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
LIGHTER CHICKEN TACOS
The same tasty Mexican dish with half the fat of standard tacos. Pile on the chicken, salsa and guacamole, and build yourself a delicious dinner
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix the oil with the cumin and paprika on a large plate. Sit the chicken on the plate and rub the spiced oil all over it. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt, then cover and set aside while you prepare the salsa.
- Heat the grill to high for 10 mins. Meanwhile, line a large baking tray with foil and lay the tomatoes (cut-side up) on it, along with the pepper and red onion. Brush the oil over the onion, and season the tomatoes and onion with pepper. Grill for 12-15 mins, turning the tomatoes and onion halfway through, until well charred. Remove (leaving the grill on) and set aside to cool - put the pepper in a bowl and cover with cling film so that it's easier to skin later.
- For the guacamole, put the avocado in a bowl and briefly mash with a fork, leaving some chunky pieces for texture. Gently mix in the lime juice, spring onions, coriander and chilli flakes. Season with pepper and a pinch of salt.
- Re-line the baking tray with foil and lay the chicken on it, plump-side up. Grill for about 10 mins until cooked - there is no need to turn it. Meanwhile, scoop out and discard as much of the seeds and juice from the tomatoes as you can (so the salsa isn't too wet), leaving the pulp and charred skin. When the pepper is cool enough to handle, peel off and discard the skin. Chop the tomatoes and onion, and dice the pepper. Combine in a bowl with the lime juice, cumin, chilli flakes, some pepper and a pinch of salt.
- When the chicken is cooked, remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil and set aside for 5 mins.
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the chicken into chunky slices and spoon over the juices. When ready to serve, lay the taco shells on a baking sheet and warm through for 2-3 mins. Serve the chicken, taco shells, yogurt, lettuce, coriander and lime wedges in separate bowls, so that everyone can build their own tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 24.1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26.2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9.1 grams sugar, Fiber 9.5 grams fiber, Protein 34.1 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
TACO FILLING
Fold this Mexican-style mixture into corn tortillas for our Beef Tacos, or try it in our Classic Taco Salad, on top of sweet potatoes, or as a hearty addition to stews.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and coriander; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt.
TACO FILLING
Make and share this Taco Filling recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Andy Wold
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 12 tacos
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix beef and seasonings in a frying pan.
- Cover and cook at a low simmer for 12 minutes, stirring often.
- Mix tomato juice, Accent and flour, and add to meat mixture.
- Cook for 10 minutes more, then remove from heat.
- Carefully spoon meat mixture unto shells, top with lettuce, tomatoes, taco sauce, and cheese.
TACO FILLING
This is a concoction we often make for tacos, it's got a bite to it so it's not for those who don't like it hot. It can be used in either warmed flour tortillas or crispy taco shells. It's also something you can play around with to suit your tastes, a little more of this, a little less of that...
Provided by Crabzilla
Categories Mexican
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large skillet (with available lid), brown the meats with the next 10 ingredients.
- Make sure the meat is browned really well.
- Add the Rotel tomatoes, chicken broth, and wine.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and meat becomes very tender.
- I put a lid half on for awhile and then take it off towards the end to help reduce the remaining liquid.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve in crispy taco shells, or warmed flour tortillas.
- We top our tacos with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, chopped black olives, sliced pickled jalepenos, salsa, and cheddar cheese.
- This is a pretty basic recipe and if I have any left over, I'll dump a cup of cooked rice in and make untraditional stuffed cabbage rolls or even stuffed poblano peppers.
- It's a jumping off point so you can play around with it and the spices to tailor it to your preference.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 99, Sodium 1079, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.5
CHICKEN TACO FILLING
Make and share this Chicken Taco Filling recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hansje54
Categories Chicken
Time 7h5m
Yield 2 Taco Fillings, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, saute the onions, garlic, jalapeno, and chicken until the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain off any grease.
- Add the chicken mixture and the remaining ingredients to a 1 1/2 to 2 quart slow cooker. Stir to incorporate the spices into the meat. Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 158.9, Sodium 206.1, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.2, Protein 50.8
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