easy chicken tacos

Make Finger-Lickin' Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Tacos! Spicy-savory chicken with refreshing salsa wrapped with a slight-crisp warm corn tortilla. Super easy chicken tacos that are satisfyingly delicious. Couldn't stop eating bite after bite!

Instant Pot Chicken Tacos

(1262 grams) bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

(17 grams) garlic cloves (, minced)

cinnamon powder

(2.5 grams) cumin seed (, ground)

(2.5 grams) paprika

(2.8 grams) garlic powder

(2.4 grams) onion powder

(15 milliliters) regular soy sauce

½ cup (125 milliliters) unsalted chicken stock

corn tortillas

Salsa (pico de gallo)

lime

Marinate Chicken: Add 1 tsp (2.5g) ground cumin seed, ½ tsp (1.5g) cinnamon powder, 1 tsp (2.8g) garlic powder, 1 tsp (2.4g) onion powder, 1 tsp (2.5g) paprika, 1 - 2 tsp (2.5 - 5g) chili powder, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce in Instant Pot. Add in ½ cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock. Give the sauce mixture a quick mix. Add in 2lb - 3lb bone-in chicken thighs. Let the chicken thighs marinate for 10 - 20 minutes.&nbsp;*Pro Tip: If you are marinating longer, place the whole inner pot in the fridge.

Pressure Cook Chicken: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 12 minute and Natural Release for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to the Venting position. Remove the lid carefully.

Shred &amp; Season Chicken: Place cooked chicken in a large mixing bowl. Shred the meat with 2 forks.&nbsp;*Pro Tip: If you think the chili sauce is too oily, use a Fat Separator to remove the oil.&nbsp;Bring the chili sauce mixture back to a simmer by pressing the "Cancel" button, then "Saute" button. Let the sauce simmer and thicken a bit while you shred the chicken. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt (for reference, we used 3 large pinches of salt). Place the shredded chicken back in the sauce.

Serve Instant Pot Chicken Tacos: Heat up the corn tortillas (optional). Add shredded chicken on top of the warmed corn tortillas with a spoonful of Salsa (Pico De Gallo). Add cheese and other toppings if desired. Serve these finger-lickin' easy chicken tacos immediately. Enjoy!~ :)

Sweet BBQ Lime Chicken Tacos are just what Taco Tuesday need. 

Sweet BBQ Lime Chicken Tacos

lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2" pieces

c. all-purpose flour

c. panko bread crumbs

eggs

Kosher salt

black pepper

barbecue sauce

brown sugar

Juice of 2 limes

garlic powder

flour tortillas

green cabbage

c. Ranch dressing, for drizzling

tbsp. Freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish

These are great, with an adjustment. I saw the ratio and ditched it right away, you don’t need sugar! 1/3 cup BBQ sauce and 2/3 cup franks buffalo and it’s spot on!

Um this is basically glorified barbecue chicken nuggets In a tortilla. I was really disappointed. It’s not the right flavor combo. Next time I’d ditch the barbecue sauce and do like a chipotle sauce with some sliced avocado.

Hubby and I loved them . I did tweak it to what I know we like and by that I mean , I just used sweet baby rays sweet & spicy sauce for zing , I didn’t have lime so put dash of white vinegar in it. I don’t like cilantro so skipped that . Served with tortillas and salsa con queso sauce 
Hubby said add it to the rotation

Loved it! Drizzled the BBQ instead of putting all over chicken. Made a cilantro Mexican slaw to put on top. AMAZING!

I love this recipe so much!  I’ve made them about 8 times - so easy and delicious.  You wouldn’t think bbq would go with a taco, but the combo with cilantro and sour cream - and I add a little green pepper sauce Tabasco on the side.  So amazing!  I highly recommend.

It's BBQ nuggets with ranch. Bored and tried it. I guess it would be fine for a 5 yr old. Adults... not so bueno.

The first time I made these exactly as written and the flavor was amazing but the sauce was a bit too much. The next time we made as directed but drizzled sauce over chicken. Omg all the different flavors just explode in your mouth! This is a new favorite in our household and I'll be serving these to company often. Yum!!
*Sidenote* Cooking the chicken in my air fryer simplifies and also makes it extra crispy and super juicy. 
Thank you for this DELISH recipe!!!!!

The chicken baked was fine. But the sauce was way too sweet. Puzzled, why add brown sugar to barbecue sauce? I think it needed some spice for a kick. Easy to make, presentation nice, but overly sweet for us.

These were nasty. No one in the house would eat it. Not even our roommate we call the "garbage disposal" (because he will eat anything) would touch them after trying it.

These are amazing! My husband adores them so this is my third time making them. Super easy and the portion makes a ton so there are always lots left over. Very yummy and fun recipe!

We love them in this house.  They are Delish!
Easy weeknight Dinner and extra for Lunches

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Let the easy shredded Mexican chicken cook in the slow cooker all day. Then come home to roll these up and pop in the air fryer for a quick dinner or party snack. Crispy on the outside, melty cheese on the inside, but healthier than the greasy fried ones.

Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos

1 1/2-2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

chili powder,

cumin

salt

pepper

can of black beans, (drained and rinsed)

shredded cheese ((about 8 oz.), white

olive oil

salsa, guacamole, sour cream, etc., (for dipping)

Season your chicken with salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder, and place in your slow cooker.

Pour salsa over the chicken.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Shred the chicken with forks and stir in the rinsed and drained black beans.

Preheat you air fryer to 400°F.

Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until soft and pliable. Lay out on your work surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup shredded cheese onto each tortilla and scatter a thin layer (about 2-3 Tablespoons) of the chicken mixture on each.

Roll up tightly and place seam side down in the air fryer basket. Brush lightly with olive oil.

Once you have 4-6 taquitos in the basket, air fry at 400°F for 5-6 minutes. You may want to check after 2-3 minutes to see if any are unrolling, then just reroll and continue cooking.

Serve with your favorite dips.

This easy weeknight dinner is a major winner. Chicken breasts cook in a perfectly spiced marinate until shreddable—pair it with your favorite taco toppings for a dinner that will be requested again and again. Recipe on Delish.com!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)

yellow onion, sliced

lime juice

chiles

kosher salt

chili powder

Mexican beer,

Corn tortillas

cabbage

Sliced jalapeño

avocado

Place onions at the bottom of slow cooker, then place chicken on top. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together lime juice, chiles, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin. Pour lime juice mixture and beer over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.&nbsp;

When chicken is tender, remove from slow cooker and shred, then return to slow cooker with 3 tbsp. chilis in adobo sauce&nbsp;and toss with the cooking liquid. Remove chicken with slotted spoon or tongs and serve with tortillas and toppings of your choice.

So good. I used chicken broth instead of beer. I thought it was great. I also roasted the jalapeños. Try it.

I'm very confused by something in the ingredients list & I've tried Googling it but can't seem to find an answer. 

The recipe calls for "4 chiles in adobo, chopped, plus 3 tbsp. chiles in adobo sauce". I don't understand what the difference is between "chiles in adobo" and "chiles in adobo sauce". I've looked up the adobo sauce and understand what that is but the first part eludes me. Please help! Thank you in advance!

This recipe is amazing - so simple and soooo flavorful!

Came out good. Only used about a tablespoon of the adobe sauce and it had a good kick.

Best taco recipe I’ve come across!
We made it in a deep pan on the stovetop and cooked for just over an hour on low heat and it was perfect!!

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These easy tacos are just the right amount of spicy. Perfect for your next taco tuesday!

These Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos Are A Weeknight Staple

With fewer than 10 ingredients, these chicken street tacos come together quickly and easily for a delicious weeknight meal. Marinate the chicken in my zesty, tangy marinade made with homemade chicken taco seasoning, grill the chicken breast, and dinner is done! 

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Marinade

tablespoons chicken taco seasoning

cup olive oil

juice from 1 orange (about 4 tablespoons)

juice from 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

cilantro

cracked pepper

lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-2 inch pieces

street taco corn tortillas

onion

salsa

crumbled Cotija cheese

lime wedges

Combine chicken taco seasoning, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Add chicken breast, nestling it into the marinade until it's covered.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.

Heat cast iron griddle over medium high heat.

Once hot, reduce to medium and add chicken.

Cook in batches until a dark golden brown crust forms on the outside and the chicken is cooked through.

Dice and serve inside corn tortillas with your favorite taco toppings.

Ready in just 30 minutes, these grilled chicken tacos are perfect for those busy week nights when you’re short on time but want to get a healthy dinner on the table!

This is our go-to chicken taco recipe when we want chicken tacos at home! It's so quick and easy. We just serve it with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a fresh squeeze of lime juice.

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Chipotle Spiced Chicken Tacos with a cheese-filled tortilla and topped with fresh salsa. These easy chicken tacos are made in less than 20 minutes and are so popular!

Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos

lbs Chicken Breast

Chipotle Chile Powder

Taco Seasoning

Garlic Powder

Tablespoons Oil

Corn Tortillas

Grated Cheese *

Cilantro ((chopped))

Jalapeno ((diced))

Red Onion ((finely diced))

Start by cutting the chicken into small bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl and toss with chipotle chile powder, taco seasoning, and garlic powder.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Once the oil is heated, add the chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Add more oil if needed. For extra flavor, add more taco seasoning, if so desired. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper, if needed.

Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and leave any remaining oil. Place tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle cheese into the center of each tortilla. If you want the tortillas to be slightly crispy, drizzle more oil in the pan. Top with chicken. Heat until cheese is melted and fold over.

For the topping, stir together chopped cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno, or make homemade guacamole, salsa, or cilantro jalapeno dip. Serve with homemade salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. Carefully open the tacos and sprinkle or drizzle the topping inside the taco.

Just 20 minutes to get these chicken tacos on the table! Juicy, flavorful, and absolutely mindless in the best way.

Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce

chicken thighs

tablespoon soy sauce

avocado oil

garlic garlic

taco seasoning (I use Siete brand)

mayo

3-ounce chunk of cotjia cheese

garlic

juice of 1-2 limes (2 tablespoons)

water (more as needed)

Tortillas

Limes, cilantro, and onion

Season the Chicken

Trim the fat off the chicken thighs if you want (I do). Toss the chicken thighs with soy sauce, oil, and garlic. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and give it a quick mix.

Cook the Chicken

Place the chicken in the basket of an air fryer (alternate cooking instructions in the notes). Air fry at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes &#8211; at this point it should be very crusty, golden, juicy, and delicious. 

Make the Sauce

While the chicken is cooking, blitz up the sauce in a small food processor or blender. If it&#8217;s too thick, add more water. If it&#8217;s too thin, add a bit more avocado or mayo.

Chop the Chicken

When the chicken is done, let it stand for a few minutes and then roughly chop or pull it into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze some lime juice over it. *chef&#8217;s kiss*

You're Done! Yum!

A dollop of sauce into a tortilla, a big pile of that juicy chicken, and finish with cilantro and diced onion (and probably more sauce)! It is a dream come true.

It’s always a bit disappointing when you’re reading a recipe and it calls to buy a season mix. It feels like it defeats a little the purpose of a recipe… Maybe it’s just me.

Well this is a recipe for a quick dinner and sometimes quick means being blessed by high quality seasoning mixes that you can buy at the store!
However, I didn't have the seasoning packet and so I just made up my own-knowing what flavors we like and my husband declared that this is absolutely our new go to recipe! I loved the idea of soy sauce (I subbed in coconut aminos) and that added such a fun dimension and the method with air fryer makes INCREDIBLE chicken. So yeah, I think you could have been far more charitable but I'm going to go with the most generous interpretation and say you were having an off day leaving a comment and a rating that was unnecessary. I hope your food has been delicious.

Oh my yumminess!! How amazing is this combo of delish chicken and the green sauce! I used feta instead of the cojita cheese because that’s what I had at home. Hands down will be making this again. 

Also! I think this chicken and sauce would make a delish chicken rice bowl! I adore your recipes and love knowing they always turn out! 

Lastly, this sauce 🤤

I made these chicken tacos tonight for dinner and they were divine! I will leave out the tacos next time; I find they are always so messy and, IMHO don't add anything. The sauce and chicken were really delicious and so fast that I kept thinking I had forgotten to do something!! My chicken didn't crisp up in the oven and I am leaning towards getting an air fryer to make things even simpler (hard to imagine!). Thank you for a great recipe that delivers what you promise!

Delicious! I just got an air fryer. What a great recipe! Used homemade taco seasoning. Had to sub Parmesan for the cojita (used about 1/3 cup).  That sauce is just delicious. Combined with the chicken-a match made in heaven!

Made this for dinner tonight. The chicken is fabulous and so easy! It will definitely enter weeknight taco rotation, but that green sauce is fantastic!

I made these tonight but paired them with your jalapeño ranch slaw sauce (because I recently made your instant pot Hawaiian chicken tacos) and it was amazing!

I substituted shredded Mexican cheese blend because my grocery store was out of cotija. This was still delicious and required minimal prep. Thank you!

This was excellent! Truly couldn't have been easier to make and tasted like a great restaurant or food truck taco! My 18 month old devoured it and so did we!

These are sooo good and so quick. I love how your recipes are consistently delicious and also ridiculously simple. I trust I can make a recipe I’ve never made before for guests, and it’ll be delicious.

Sincerely thinking we’ll be done with ground beef tacos after trying this recipe!  So very good and flavorful, even got my husband to try Gree sauce and he is entirely on board. This will be in high rotation ❤️ thank you!

Wow, the chicken is SO good. I had tried the Siete seasoning packets for ground beef tacos when we were on vacation this summer and thought it was really good, but it was SO good on the chicken and the soy sauce added such good flavor. I didn't have the sauce ingredients on hand so we'll have to try it next time!

Just made this with chicken breast (it’s what I had on hand) they were so good!!. I also did a twist on the sauce took out the mayo and cheese and subbed cottage cheese. It was still amazing!!

So delicious!!! I have a lot of the sauce leftover. Do you think it would make a good marinade for chicken? Was thinking of throwing it in with some chicken thighs and freezing for another meal ready to go

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Just 20 minutes to get these chicken tacos on the table! Juicy, flavorful, and absolutely mindless in the best way.

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