Ground Chicken Tacos

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This Ground Chicken Taco recipe combines simplicity with versatility. It's perfect for busy weeknights and made in just 25 minutes. The recipe features lean ground chicken seasoned with a homemade taco spice blend, fresh guacamole, and your favorite toppings!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 291.06kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

1 Large Skillet
1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Tortillas

Guacamole

1 large avocado
½ lime juiced
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Toppings

Salsa
Romaine lettuce chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and brown while crumbling for about 7-8 minutes. Drain the excess fat from the pan.
Add the spices and tomato paste to the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, make the guacamole by adding all of the ingredients to a bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the avocado and mix everything together.
Heat the tortillas over an open flame for about 30 seconds per side. Alternatively, you can heat them in a lightly oiled skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds per side.
Assemble the tacos by adding lettuce to each tortilla, followed by the chicken, salsa and guacamole.
Serve topped with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Char the tortillas. Heating tortillas prevents them from cracking and my favorite method is charing them on the stovetop over an open flame!
Make extra taco seasoning. Make extra spice mix and store it in your spice drawer to use on other recipes.
Use fresh ingredients. The freshest ingredients shine in simple recipes like these chicken tacos.
Season generously. Season the ground chicken well with the spice blend for flavor-packed tacos.
Make it your own. Feel free to get creative with your tacos. Add beans, corn, or sautéed peppers to the ground chicken mixture. Try different salsas or hot sauces to find your favorite combination.
Ground chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or stovetop until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F
To freeze leftovers, place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and consume within 2-3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator and reheat using the above methods.

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