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Juicy 25-Minute Skillet Chicken Street Tacos

Close-up of three juicy chicken tacos topped with diced white onion and cilantro, served with lime wedges.
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Make these easy chicken street tacos for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner. This simple recipe uses juicy shredded chicken and fresh toppings for an authentic taste in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, taco seasoning, and water to the skillet.
  2. Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and toss with any remaining pan juices to coat.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas according to package directions, usually by heating them briefly in a dry skillet or microwave.
  6. Assemble your chicken tacos by filling each warm tortilla with the juicy shredded chicken.
  7. Top each taco with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the taco seasoning mix when cooking the chicken.
  • If you prefer slow cooker chicken tacos, place the chicken, seasoning, and water in a slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, then shred and toss with the juices.
  • Use small corn tortillas to achieve an authentic street taco feel.

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Find it online: https://chefsily.com/easy-chicken-tacos-quick-recipe/