Simple sautéed chicken seasoned with clean, homemade taco blend (no packets, no fillers) and tucked into warm tortillas with classic toppings. Balanced, familiar, weeknight easy, and far more flavorful than seasoning packets.
Built to pair with Mexican rice, refried beans, roasted corn, house salad, or smashed potatoes. For spicier tacos, add ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or increase crushed red pepper.
For juicier chicken, use thighs instead of breasts. Leftovers make excellent burrito bowls.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Crushed red pepper
- Lime juice
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Diced white onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Ground cumin
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Crushed red pepper
- Lime juice
- Small flour or corn tortillas
- Diced white onion
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Tomorrow's Meal
Crispy Chicken Taco Fried Rice
Shredded leftover taco chicken mixed into fried rice with peppers, onions, and a drizzle of lime crema for a crunchy, flavorful next-day transformation
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Quick overview:
- 1.Shred or chop leftover taco chicken into bite-sized pieces
- 2.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat
- 3.Add diced peppers and onions, stir-fry 2 minutes until fragrant
- 4.Push vegetables to the side, scramble 2 eggs in the center, break into pieces
- 5.Add cold cooked rice, breaking up clumps, stir-fry 3-4 minutes until heated through
- 6.Fold in shredded chicken and taco seasoning, toss to combine
- 7.Finish with green onions and drizzle of lime crema
- 8.Serve hot with extra lime wedges and hot sauce
Before you cook
Cook notes
- • Built to pair with Mexican rice, refried beans, roasted corn, house salad, or smashed potatoes.
- • For juicier chicken, use thighs instead of breasts.
- • For spicier tacos, add ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder or increase crushed red pepper.
- • Leftovers make excellent burrito bowls.
- • Tortillas freeze well. Warm from frozen directly in dry skillet.
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