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Baja Chicken Tacos

Delicious Baja Chicken Tacos You’ll Crave Every Weeknight

Enjoy these Baja Chicken Tacos full of vibrant flavors, healthy ingredients, and quick preparation for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For the Tacos
  • 8 count corn tortillas can use low-carb tortillas
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for topping
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 count jalapeño optional, sliced
  • 1 count avocado sliced
  • 4 count lime wedges

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • grill pan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add olive oil.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Whisk together Greek yogurt and lime juice in a bowl, adding a pinch of salt.
  5. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
  7. Assemble the tacos by placing shredded chicken in tortillas and topping with cabbage, cilantro, avocado, and jalapeño.
  8. Drizzle with lime crema and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken for enhanced flavor, grill for extra smokiness, and toast tortillas for improved texture.

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