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Classic Chicken Tacos with Sour Cream and Fresh Garnishes

🌮 The Ultimate Guide to Chicken Tacos – Easy and Flavorful

These juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken tacos are a family favorite! Quick to prepare, packed with fresh ingredients, and bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 people (makes about 8 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

500g chicken breasts or thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp paprika

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp oregano

Salt & pepper to taste

Juice of 1 lime

Corn or flour tortillas

Fresh toppings (lettuce, diced tomatoes, onion, cilantro, avocado or guacamole, salsa)

Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Marinate: Mix olive oil, spices, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook:

Grill for 6–7 mins per side, or

Pan-sear until golden, or

Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 mins.

Slice or Shred: Let the chicken rest, then slice or shred.

Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry pan until soft and warm.

Assemble: Fill tortillas with chicken, fresh toppings, salsa, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime.

  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (+ optional marination time)
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grill, Pan-sear, or Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

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