Juicy Skillet Chicken Tacos
These Chicken Tacos come together in one skillet with bold, smoky flavors, juicy shredded chicken, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for weeknights or taco nights, no marinating required!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 700 g chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 3 tsp cumin
- 3 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper optional, to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
To Serve
- taco shells or tortillas
- diced tomato, onion, avocado, lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro optional toppings
Instructions
- Make the seasoning paste by mixing all dry spices with lime juice and a splash of chicken broth to form a loose paste.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat thoroughly in the paste. No need to marinate.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken, add remaining broth, tomato paste, and sugar to the skillet. Scrape up brown bits to create a sauce base.
- Shred the chicken with two forks, return it to the pan, and let simmer in the sauce for a few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more lime or salt as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water.
- Warm taco shells or tortillas. Fill with the saucy shredded chicken.
- Top with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is incredibly flexible — feel free to adjust the spice level, toppings, or even the protein. Great for meal prep and family taco nights.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2.5mg
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