OMG, guys! This Chicken Taco recipe is incredible; so simple yet so flavorful. 7 main ingredients for the spicy chicken tacos topped with yogurt dip and avocados. I did add a full red chili making it super spicy but then balanced the flavors with yogurt dip and avocados making it super-duper delicious. It will be hard for you to have just one😋
Best Part? These tacos are ready from Prep to Serve in 30-35 mins.
Whether you are looking to make this chicken taco recipe for yourself or to enjoy it with friends and family; they would definitely be a winner for your meals or Taco nights. So let’s get cooking!
Under 30 mins Spicy Chicken Taco Recipe
Spicy chicken taco recipe ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for taco nights with friends & family, a winner at every dinner table:)
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 400 gm Chicken diced into cubes
- 150 gm Mushrooms
- 2 Onion shallot or a medium-sized onion
- ½ Bell pepper optional
- 5-6 hard/soft shell tacos
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 red whole chili
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
Yogurt Dip
- 4 tbsp Yogurt
- 2 Garlic
- Salt pinch
- 1 tbsp Dried dill
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
Toppings
- 1 Avocado
- Cilantro Chopped
- Lime Cut into Wedges
Instructions
OPTIONAL MARINATION:
- In a bowl; add diced chicken, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red chili powder. Marinate for 15-30 mins. It’s optional to marinate but it helps break the chicken and makes it tender
PROCESS:
- Place a pan on medium-high heat; add oil or butter, chopped shallots and sauté for 5 mins or till golden brown, add a pinch of water to bring together the shallots if they are sticking to the pan.
- Add in mushrooms, marinated chicken; cover and cook. Once the chicken is cooked through, add bell pepper if using. Cook for 2 more minutes before turning the gas off
YOGURT DIP:
- While the chicken cooks; prepare the yogurt dip. In a small bowl, cream the yogurt, add in grated garlic, dried dill, lemon juice and a pinch of salt pepper. Mix well and it’s ready to serve!
Serving:
- Take hard or soft shell tacos; add chicken & mushroom mixture top with yogurt dip, avocados and chopped cilantro if using. Serve with Lime Wedges!
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
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♥ Gurleen
