Spicy Chicken Tacos Fresh Salsa (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy chicken paired with fresh salsa and warm tortillas for a vibrant, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Spicy Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp chili powder
04 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, adjust to taste
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
10 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Fresh Salsa

11 - 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
12 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
13 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Serving

17 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
20 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
21 - Lime wedges

# Steps:

01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat evenly.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and lightly charred. Transfer to a cutting board, rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - While chicken cooks, combine diced tomatoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
05 - Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, spoon fresh salsa on top, add avocado slices and shredded lettuce. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Gluten-Free options with corn tortillas
  • Quick and easy preparation
02 -
  • The recipe is naturally gluten free if using corn tortillas
  • You can swap the chicken for shrimp fish or roasted vegetables
03 -
  • Leave jalapeño seeds in for more heat
  • Use fresh lime juice to brighten flavors
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