Grammy's Kitchen · Chicken Tacos · Chicken Tacos (Stovetop)
One of 96 chicken tacos recipes we measured
5 cooks on www.cookingclassy.com rate it 5.0★.
Every ingredient resolved to grams, expressed against the recipe's own base — next to the median of all 96.
| this recipe | typical | |
|---|---|---|
| fat | 4% | 1% |
| protein add | 100% | 100% |
| aromatics | 8% | 1% |
| acid | 2% | 0% |
| vegetables and beans | 0% | 2% |
Adapts cleanly: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free (documented swaps, applied on the dish page)
Weights computed by us.
| 680 g | 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs ((6 medium), trimmed of excess fat) |
| 27 g | 2 Tbsp olive oil, (divided) |
| 15 g | 1 Tbsp lime juice, (plus lime wedges for serving) |
| 7 g | 2 1/2 tsp chili powder |
| 3 g | 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin |
| 3 g | 1 tsp garlic powder |
| 2 g | 1 tsp smoked paprika |
| 1 g | 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional, for heat)) |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper | |
| 10 (6-inch) corn tortillas, (warmed*) | |
| 25 g | 1/4 cup chopped cilantro |
| 53 g | 1/3 cup chopped red onions (or yellow onions) |
| Other desired toppings ((see notes)) |
Method: 8 steps, published by www.cookingclassy.com — open the original ↗ or use bake mode for a follow-along with a screen that stays on.
“This was really good. Great seasoning. Also A++ recipe due to the toppings and side recommendations. Used pico, cilantro, sour cream and lime slices. Turned out perfect, also added salt and pepper to chicken and browned, then mixed the seasoning in the pan wi” — a cook, 5.0★
“Chicken breasts work great in this recipe. I dislike chicken thighs and I can keep chicken breast very juicy and delicious. Good recipe, but use breats if that’s what you prefer. Just don’t overcook it. Chicken breasts taste great!” — a cook, 5.0★