Quick Chicken Tacos - WITH sauce!

Name: Quick Chicken Tacos - WITH sauce!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 700 g / 1.2 lb chicken thighs (, skinless boneless (or breast)); 1.5 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tsp sugar; 1 cup (250ml) chicken broth, separated (liquid stock); 3 tbsp lime juice ((Note 1)); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves (, minced); 2 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano; 3 tsp EACH cumin powder, paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((adjust spiciness to taste, can skip)); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; Taco shells or tortillas (, warmed per packet directions); Diced tomato (, onion, avocado, coriander/cilantro leaves); Shredded lettuce; Shredded cheese; Sour cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

Recipe video above. A 2-in-1 chicken taco filling: shredded chicken AND sauce made in the same pan using the same seasoning mix! Because it's so juicy and packed with tons of flavour, the toppings can be kept simple and there's not need to make an extra sauce. No marinating required.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 05:33:50 GMT