Quick Chicken Tacos with Sauce
By Nagi · recipetineats.com
25 minMakes 12 tacos
Seasoned shredded chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-broth sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
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| prepWarm taco shells or tortillas per packet directions | |||||
| 700 g skinless boneless chicken thighs | Coat chicken with paste, sear 3 min per side | Remove chicken; build sauce with broth, tomato, sugar | Shred chicken; simmer in sauce 2–3 min until syrupy | Stuff tortillas with chicken, top and serve | |
| 1.5 tbsp olive oil (for searing) | |||||
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | Mix taco seasoning paste with 3 tbsp broth | ||||
| 2 tsp garlic powder | |||||
| 2 tsp onion powder | |||||
| 2 tsp dried oregano | |||||
| 3 tsp cumin powder | |||||
| 3 tsp paprika | |||||
| 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste, optional) | |||||
| 1 tsp salt | |||||
| 1/2 tsp black pepper | |||||
| 3 tbsp lime juice | |||||
| chicken broth, remaining (for sauce) | |||||
| 2 tbsp tomato paste | |||||
| 2 tsp sugar | |||||
| 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce) | |||||
| Diced tomato, onion, avocado, fresh cilantro, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream (for topping) | |||||
| Taco shells or tortillas, warmed | |||||
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