Do you want something seriously simple and delicious for dinner? Try this easy Baja Chicken Taco Recipe!
Baja Chicken Tacos for a Delicious Family Dinner
What’s for dinner you ask? Chicken Tacos!
If you love tacos then you will double-love these quick and easy Baja Chicken Tacos! Marinated in fresh lime juice and a splattering of taco seasoning, these chicken tacos are going to be a huge hit with you & your family.
The chicken is tender and juicy and would also go very well in a chicken taco salad! Or eat any leftover chicken over a bed of brown rice or quinoa.
As we love to say here at DinnerPlanner.com, we love quick, easy and tasty!
Ingredients Needed for Baja Chicken Tacos
- Boneless Chicken Breast
- Lime
- Taco Seasoning
- Olive Oil
- Flour Tortillas
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Easy and Delicious Baja Chicken Taco the Whole Family will love
- 1-1/2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts cut into 2" cubes
- 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1-1/2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- salt & pepper
- Flour Tortillas
- Chopped lettuce or cabbage
- tomatoes
- Shredded Mozzarella cheese
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Place chicken cubes into a bowl and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over all.
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Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the chicken and mix through.
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Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; mix to make sure all the chicken is well coated.
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Let sit for about 30 minutes.
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If you want to marinate longer, leave in the refrigerator.
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Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a skillet and saute the chicken for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Lightly salt & pepper chicken as it cooks.
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Lay lettuce and tomatoes on a flour tortilla. Lay cooked chicken pieces on top of the lettuce. Sprinkle with a little cheese and spoon on some tasty lime sauce.
How to Make a Tasty Lime Cream Sauce for Tacos:
To make an easy & tasty lime cream sauce for your chicken tacos, simply mix 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and a few dashes of salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Marinate diced chicken in lime, olive oil and taco seasoning. A simple family dinner to put together with tons of flavor.
What to Serve with Baja Chicken Tacos?
Rice is also a great option, and you can even add the rice right to your tacos.
Mexican Street Rice with Corn
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What to Do with Any Leftover Chicken
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container. Use chicken in a tossed salad with some of the shredded Mozzarella cheese.
You will Also Love a Few of Our Favorite Family Recipes:
Easy Shrimp Tacos
Lemon Baked Cod
Pan Seared Grouper
