Shredded Chicken Street Tacos
Shredded Chicken Street Tacos
Course: Main, DinnerCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsCalories
252
kcalIngredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
Corn tortillas
Shredded lettuce,
Lime wedges
Diced onion
2-3 sprigs cilantro
1½ tsp paprika
1½ tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp chipotle
1/2 tsp cayenne
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium white onion
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
Diced avocado (optional)
Jalapenos (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wash chicken thighs, drain and slice into tenders. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Gather paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, cayenne, and chipotle in a bowl. Mix to combine.
- Add in olive oil, onions and garlic. Mix well.
- Pour spice mixture over chicken tenders. Mix to coat thoroughly.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet, in single layer.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked.
- Remove chicken from oven, and transfer to a large bowl. Let cool and shred with 2 forks.
- Warm tortillas in a hot skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Spread shredded chicken onto tortillas. Top with lettuce, onions, avocado, jalapenos, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve immediately!
