Chicken Tacos: The Ultimate Juicy Chicken Tacos Recipe With Homemade Sauce
Juicy chicken tacos made with homemade taco seasoning and a flavorful one-pan sauce for the ultimate Tex-Mex dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 12 Tacos
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
700g boneless skinless chicken thighs
1.5 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried oregano
3 tsp cumin powder
3 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Taco shells or tortillas
Tomato
Onion
Avocado
Lettuce
Cheese
Sour cream
Instructions
1. Mix seasoning ingredients with broth to form a paste
2. Coat chicken with seasoning mixture
3. Heat oil in skillet
4. Cook chicken for 3 minutes per side
5. Remove chicken from skillet
6. Add broth tomato paste sugar and leftover seasoning
7. Stir and simmer
8. Shred chicken with forks
9. Return chicken to sauce
10. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes
11. Warm tortillas
12. Fill tacos with chicken and toppings
13. Serve immediately
Notes
Chicken breasts can be substituted
Adjust cayenne for desired heat level
Store filling separately from toppings