Description
These Chicken Street Tacos feature tender, spiced chicken breasts cooked on the stovetop and served with fresh toppings like cilantro, onion, cabbage, Cotija cheese, and a creamy tomatillo dressing, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired meal ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups chopped purple cabbage
- 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
- 1 recipe Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
Other
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Preheat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Spray it heavily with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness or slice them in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets that will cook more evenly.
- Season chicken: In a small bowl, combine salt, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Generously season both sides of all the chicken breasts with this spice mixture.
- Cook chicken: When the skillet is hot, add 3 chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. To avoid overcrowding, cook the chicken in two batches.
- Slice chicken: Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a large cutting board and cut it into bite-sized strips.
- Warm tortillas: Heat the corn tortillas in the microwave for 10 to 20 seconds or warm them on a skillet until pliable and hot.
- Assemble tacos: Place some chicken strips down the center of each tortilla. Top with a couple tablespoons each of chopped cilantro, raw onion, and purple cabbage. Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and drizzle with creamy tomatillo dressing.
- Serve: Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve the tacos immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness or slicing them into cutlets is recommended.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which helps sear the meat properly.
- Warming tortillas before serving makes them more pliable and enhances texture.
- The creamy tomatillo dressing adds a fresh and tangy flavor complementing the spiced chicken and toppings.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference, such as adding avocado or salsa.
