Description
A delightful and comforting meal that brings families together with flavorful chicken, fresh toppings, and homemade guacamole, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 white onion
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 limes
- 4 oz queso fresco cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken thighs. Mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this blend generously over the chicken. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes; a little patience here makes a huge difference in flavor.
- As the chicken is soaking up those flavors, take the time to make fresh guacamole. Mash the avocados in a bowl, then add lime juice and a pinch of salt. It should be creamy and zesty. Set this aside for serving.
- Dice the onion finely, chop up the cilantro, and crumble the queso fresco cheese. Slice the limes into wedges—they’ll add brightness to each taco!
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet, cooking for 6-8 minutes per side. Look for a lovely char; this browning builds flavor, just like my grandmother always taught me.
- While the chicken cooks, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or even over an open flame. You want them pliable and lightly charred—they are the perfect vehicle for all the delicious fillings.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, slice it into strips. Now comes the fun part: assemble your tacos! Fill each tortilla with chicken, guacamole, diced onions, cilantro, and a sprinkle of queso fresco. Serve immediately while everything is warm.
Notes
Marinating the chicken the night before enhances flavor. Substitute ingredients as needed, focusing on flexibility and creativity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg