Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, toss the chicken strips with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

   2:00 · Heat oil
3. 3

   Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet in a single layer and cook until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.

   7:00 · Cook chicken
4. 4

   Push the chicken to one side of the skillet, add the onion and bell pepper to the open space, and cook until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes.

   5:00 · Cook vegetables
5. 5

   Stir the chicken and vegetables together and remove the skillet from the heat.

6. 6

   Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 20 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave for 30 seconds.

   0:30 · Warm tortillas
7. 7

   Divide the chicken and vegetable mixture among the warm tortillas and top with lettuce, cheddar cheese, diced tomato, and a dollop of sour cream.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.