Shredded Chicken Tacos
These shredded chicken tacos are easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, made with tender chicken and customizable toppings.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Can substitute with chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Chicken broth or low-sodium broth
- 1 juice Lime Juice of 1 lime
- 8 pieces Taco shells or tortillas Corn or flour, your preference
- Fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish
- Your favorite taco toppings Such as diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, and sour cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this blend evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs.
- Step 4: Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the skillet. Sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown color.
- Step 5: Add the chicken broth to the skillet, ensuring it covers the chicken partially. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until fully cooked and easily shreds with a fork.
- Step 6: Transfer the cooked chicken to a large bowl and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Step 7: Drizzle lime juice over the shredded chicken and mix well.
- Step 8: Warm taco shells or tortillas according to package instructions. Fill each shell with the shredded chicken mixture and add your favorite toppings. Finish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in seasoning blend and lime juice for a few hours or overnight. Adjust seasonings to your preference.