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Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos

Name: Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade:; 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; For Serving:; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 medium roma tomatoes diced; 1/2 medium red onion diced; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 12 corn or flour tortillas

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15m

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20m

This easy weeknight chicken tacos recipe features tender, flavorful chicken breasts marinated in a zesty lime and spice mixture. Serve in warm tortillas with fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled queso fresco for a quick and delicious dinner that the whole family will love.

Chicken Tacos

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Servings: 12

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons lime juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 medium roma tomatoes diced

1/2 medium red onion diced

1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

12 corn or flour tortillas

In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, salt, paprika, pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, lime juice, and olive oil. Pour over chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag.

Let marinate in the fridge 1 hour.

Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Remove from pan and chop chicken into small pieces.

Serve on warmed tortillas and top with desired toppings.

Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos

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Chicken Marinade

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Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

For Serving

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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