Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs for juicy, tender protein
– 2 teaspoons chili powder for smoky heat
– 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided) for seasoning balance
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder to add savory notes
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for subtle depth
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne for a touch of spice
– 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking the chicken
– 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion for the fresh onion salsa
– 1/2 packed cup diced cilantro to bring herbal brightness to the salsa
– 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño for a kick in the salsa
– Juice from one medium lime to add acidity to the salsa and for serving
– 20 mini corn tortillas as the base for tacos
– Lime wedges for squeezing on the side
Instructions
1-First, season the chicken thighs with 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt.
2-Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 8 minutes until it’s browned and fully cooked.
3-After cooking, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then chop it into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
4-While the chicken rests, mix the onion salsa by combining 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion, 1/2 packed cup diced cilantro, 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño, juice from one medium lime, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
5-Next, warm 20 mini corn tortillas by stacking two together and heating them on both sides in a skillet.
6-For the final assembly, top each pair of warmed tortillas with the chopped chicken and a spoonful of the onion salsa for a fresh contrast.
7-Serve your tacos right away with lime wedges on the side for an extra squeeze of flavor.
Last Step:
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🌶️ Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and jalapeño to control the spiciness to your preference.
🌽 Warm the tortillas properly by stacking them and heating on both sides to make them more flexible and flavorful.
🍗 Use chicken thighs for juicier tacos, but chicken breast can be substituted if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting time for chicken: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
