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A plate of flavorful chicken tacos, a perfect Taco Tuesday Recipes meal prep option, with fresh toppings and lime wedges.

Taco Tuesday Chicken Tacos

Enjoy these flavorful chicken tacos for a quick and delicious Taco Tuesday meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Tacos
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" strips
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
For Serving
  • Sour cream
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • finely chopped tomatoes
  • shredded Monterey Jack
  • finely chopped avocados
  • finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedges

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  2. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and paprika and cook, stirring and adding more oil if mixture is too dry, until coated, about 1 minute more.
  3. Divide chicken among tortillas, then top with desired toppings.

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