Description
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these delicious spicy chicken tacos, perfect for your party! Packed with flavor and topped with fresh ingredients, these tacos are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the spice mixture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla.
- Top with diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: cinco de mayo party food, spicy chicken tacos, easy taco recipe, Mexican party food, fiesta recipes