Spicy Chicken Tacos

Spicy Chicken Tacos

Smoky, spicy shredded chicken tacos with lime crema and fresh pico de gallo. This recipe has been tested and loved by home cooks — scroll down for the full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions, or hit “Jump to Recipe” to go straight there.

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Prep
15 mins
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Cook
25 mins
Total
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Difficulty
Medium

Spicy Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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Instructions

  1. Season chicken thighs generously with taco seasoning.
  2. Pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat, 6-7 minutes per side.
  3. Rest for 5 minutes, then shred with two forks.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet.
  5. Mix sour cream with lime juice for the crema.
  6. Assemble tacos with chicken, pico de gallo and a drizzle of crema.
410
Calories
28g
Protein
30g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Chef's Notes

Char the tortillas directly over a gas flame for extra flavor.

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