How to Make Chicken Tacos | Flavor Makers Series | McCormick

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are usually cheaper.

Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat.

Add sliced chicken breasts to the skillet.

Cook the chicken until it's no longer pink, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Add one package of McCormick Taco Seasoning Mix to the chicken.

Add water to the skillet to create a sauce over the chicken.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

Let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is cooked all the way through.

Turn off the heat once done cooking.

Use flat corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or hard taco shells for serving.

Take a tostada and add a bed of lettuce on top.

Add the cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.

Top with pico de gallo and guacamole.

Finish with fresh cilantro on top.

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