Description
Quick recipe for flavorful blackened chicken tacos suitable for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp blackened seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- Optional toppings: lime wedges, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine the chicken pieces with the blackened seasoning mix in a bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a dark, blackened crust.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave or dry skillet).
- Assemble the tacos: place a portion of the blackened chicken onto each warm tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, salsa, and sour cream or yogurt.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and cilantro, if using.
Notes
- You can make your own blackened seasoning by mixing paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- For faster cooking, slice the chicken breasts thinly before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
Keywords: blackened chicken, tacos, weeknight meal, easy dinner, spicy chicken