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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
26 oz chicken chunks
1 cup local tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
½ cup canned corn kernels, drained
⅓ cup yellow onion, chopped
½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp brown sugar
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and ground black pepper, to taste
flour tortilla
salsa
tomatoes
cheese, shredded
sour cream
lettuce, shredded

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

Sauté the chicken in a frying pan with olive oil, breaking the chunks apart while cooking.

2

Add the tomatoes, corn, sugar, chili, and onion. Sauté briefly, then add the chili powder, brown sugar, and taco seasoning.

3

Cook over medium heat until the mixture remains moist but not soupy.

4

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly.

5

Serve on warmed flour tortillas and top with salsa or diced fresh tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, and shredded lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

frying pan

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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