Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into small cubes)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 tsp chipotle powder (or to taste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt (to taste)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 8 corn or flour tortillas (small taco size)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the chicken thighs into very small cubes. This ensures the seasoning covers more surface area and the chicken cooks rapidly.

2. 2

   In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive oil.

4. 4

   Add the chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has developed a nice sear.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, leaving the remaining oil and flavorful drippings in the skillet.

6. 6

   Place your tortillas into the same skillet, toasting them in the remaining oil until they are warm and slightly crispy.

7. 7

   Assemble the tacos by filling the toasted tortillas with the chipotle chicken and your choice of toppings.

Notes

The creator emphasizes cutting the chicken small to achieve a 5-minute cook time. For extra crunch, ensure the pan is hot before adding the tortillas to the residual oil.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• tacos
• chicken
• quick-meal
• 15-minute-meal
• mexican-inspired