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EASY Chicken Taco Recipe! How to Make Chicken Tacos

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Easy Chicken Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a quintessential Mexican dish, originating from the street food culture of Mexico. Traditionally made with various fillings, they are enjoyed at any meal and are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Today, chicken tacos have gained popularity worldwide, often adapted with different toppings and sauces to suit various palates.

MexicanMXmain
25 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 russet potato
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
2 shredded chicken breasts
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
king-sized corn tortillas
hot vegetable oil
lettuce
cheese
salsa

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

taco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber.

1

Chop 1 russet potato into small cubes.

2

Chop 1/2 of a red bell pepper and 1/2 of a green bell pepper into small cubes.

3

In a frying pan, add 2 shredded chicken breasts that have been previously cooked.

4

Add the chopped bell peppers and potatoes to the pan.

5

Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and add 1 packet of taco seasoning mix.

6

Mix everything together and cover the pan.

7

Cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are completely cooked through.

8

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

9

Use a potato masher to mash everything together for the taco filling.

10

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to help bind the filling together.

11

Warm up some king-sized corn tortillas.

12

Fry the tacos in hot vegetable oil until they are nice and crispy.

13

Assemble the tacos with lettuce, cheese, and your favorite salsa.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

frying panpotato masher

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Tacos de PolloChicken Tacos
Local Name: Tacos de pollo fáciles

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