Delicious and easy-to-make shredded chicken tacos perfect for a quick dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken with a mix of vibrant spices, served on warm tortillas with your choice of toppings.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 g chicken breasts
- 250 ml chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tortillas
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika, and cook for another minute.
Step 4
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 6
Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks.
Step 7
Return the shredded chicken to the skillet, add the lime juice, and stir to combine.
Step 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 9
Serve the shredded chicken on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.