Easy Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa

Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr
Juicy spiced chicken on warm corn tortillas with a bright tomato salsa.
Three tacos with lime wedges

Illustrative stock photos, not this exact recipe. Photo credits are at the bottom of the page.

Tacos are the fastest way to turn a few chicken thighs into a fun dinner. A short marinade of lime, garlic and warm spices does most of the work, and a fresh tomato salsa keeps everything bright.

Warm the tortillas just before serving. Cold tortillas crack, but warm ones fold neatly around the filling.

Recipe label: Based on traditional technique. Photo: illustrative stock photo, not the finished dish from this exact recipe.

Photo credits: Photo 1: Joshua Soliz on Unsplash; Photo 2: DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ on Pexels; Photo 3: Jonathan Reynaga on Pexels. Free stock photos, used under the Unsplash or Pexels license and shown here as illustrations only.

Easy Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 15 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr
Servings: 4

Description

Juicy spiced chicken tacos on warm corn tortillas with a bright tomato salsa. A quick weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Chicken

Salsa

To serve

Instructions

  1. Mix the marinade ingredients, coat the chicken and leave for 30 minutes (up to 8 hours in the fridge).
  2. Mix the salsa ingredients and let them sit while the chicken cooks.
  3. Cook the chicken in a hot pan for 5-6 minutes per side until browned and it reaches 75°C / 165°F inside. Rest 5 minutes, then slice or chop.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side.
  5. Fill with chicken, salsa and avocado and serve with lime wedges.

Note

Warm tortillas are essential. Chop the chicken small so it stays in the taco. For gluten-free tacos use 100% corn tortillas. Chicken keeps 3 days in the fridge, salsa 2 days.
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Frequently asked questions

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How do I make them spicier?

Add more jalapeño, extra chili powder or a splash of hot sauce.

Can I meal prep this?

Yes. Cook the chicken ahead and keep the salsa separate until serving.