Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos

Name: Easy 20 Minute Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 small corn or flour tortillas; 4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 1 finely chopped jalapeño deseeded; 1 tsp lime juice; pinch salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup mayo; 1/4 cup greek yogurt; 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp minced cilantro; Pinch salt; Pinch black pepper

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

A super easy taco recipe that you can make in 20 minutes! In honor of cinco de mayo I have to share this taco recipe with everyone. Not only is the air fryer chicken super juicy, but the cilantro sauce I could drink! Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:45:01 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories421.8 kcal (21%)

Total Fat23.5 g (34%)

Carbs26.3 g (10%)

Sugars2.3 g (3%)

Protein26 g (52%)

Sodium650.6 mg (33%)

Fiber2.5 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat air fryer to 375

Step 2

Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, and spices, to a large bowl or zip-seal bag and stir or shake to combine.

Step 3

Air fry for 15 minutes or until it is no longer pink and the internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Remove from heat and cool for at least 5 minutes. Slice or chop into small cubes.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, combine the chopped tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl.

Step 5

Char tortillas on the stovetop over the flame until lightly charred (this step is optional and I just heat mine in a cast iron)

Step 6

To make cilantro sauce: combine 1/4 cup mayo or sour cream, 1/4 cup greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 tablespoons minced cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Assemble tacos by placing about 1/4 cup of chicken into each tortilla. Top with a few tablespoons of the Pico de Gallo and a drizzle of cilantro sauce. Enjoy!