Weekdays are hectic, and we know that sometimes you want to whip up a light meal – but it’s not pointless. So we wanted to share this easy recipe for chicken tacos! The flavor in this dish comes from a quick marinade laden with spices to make the birds really shine. After letting the meat soak, the taco unites in less than 20 minutes. Connect your dish to all the toppings and fillings you want – here you can feel free to be creative. Taco is a traditional Mexican dish that we love to recreate at home. If this is not an easy plan for dinner, we do not know what is!
Chicken options:
We recommend using boneless and skinless breasts for this easy chicken taco recipe. You can also replace boneless and skinless chicken thighs. Just note that you will need to cook the meat a little longer. Always try to choose boneless and skinless options as they are the easiest to make with marinade on your stove.
Can I use pre-cooked chicken?
If you are in distress in real time, you can also pick up pre-cooked rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket. Tear it with a fork, then place it in the marinade so it absorbs the flavor. Heat it in a pan on the stove over medium heat. Stir and maintain the temperature. Taste to determine if it is hot enough, and when it is, remove from the heat.
Is it possible to prepare the meat in advance?
Another time-saving option is to cook the meat for your chicken breast taco in advance. This recipe is perfect for making a meal. Simply follow the cooking instructions and wait until the meat has cooled completely. Place in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator, where it will keep for 3 to 4 days. When ready to eat, heat the chicken in a pan over medium heat. You can prevent dryness by adding a little water or chicken stock!
What’s there traditionally in tacos?
Taco is a Mexican dish that has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. If you want to make them as traditional as possible, use the following add-ons:
- Cooked, stir-fried or fried meat soaked in herbs and spices
- Corn tortillas
- Coriander and finely chopped onion
It is worth mentioning that authentic Mexican tacos do not put cheese, but our chicken breast tacos do. We’ve tailored the recipe to suit our tastes – feel free to skip the cheese (and tomatoes) if you want to keep things more traditional.
Spice level:
Not everyone likes spicy food – and we totally understand that! This chicken breast taco recipe includes a pinch of cayenne pepper to raise the heat. You can reduce the level of spices by including less of it, or by omitting cayenne altogether. Your choice!
Best light chicken tacos marinade:
The marinade is the key to filling a delicious, juicy and tender chicken breast taco! Here are the spices and ingredients you will need:
- Garlic powder
- paprika
- parsley
- Salt
- pepper
- cayenne pepper
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
Be sure to allow your fly to soak for at least one hour, but if you can let it sit longer, you should! The more time the meat has to absorb the herbs and spices, the better.
Submission suggestions:
You can easily eat your light chicken taco on your own! If you want a more fulfilling dinner option, here are our favorite serving suggestions:
