How to Easy Tasty Soft Chicken Tacos

How to Easy Tasty Soft Chicken Tacos Delicious, fresh and tasty.

Soft Chicken Tacos. View the latest menu with prices. Soft Chicken Tacos "I came up with this healthy chicken and bean filling for tacos since my husband needs to watch his cholesterol level," relates Ruth Peterson of Jenison, Michigan. "Sliced radishes make a unique crunchy topping." Soft Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.

At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner's ready in minutes.

The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. —Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa Say "hello" to the star of your next taco Tuesday.

These quick and easy chicken tacos are a prime example of vibrant and healthful Mexican cooking.

You can have Soft Chicken Tacos using 12 ingredients and 14 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Soft Chicken Tacos

1. It’s 1 of large full boneless chicken breast.

2. You need 1/2 of medium onion.

3. It’s 1 tsp of minced garlic.

4. Prepare 1 tsp of oregano.

5. Prepare 1 tbsp of lemon pepper.

6. You need 1/2 tsp of salt.

7. Prepare 1 dozen of corn tortillas.

8. It’s 2 cup of shredded lettuce.

9. You need 1 cup of shredded cabbage.

10. It’s 1 cup of diced tomato.

11. Prepare 1 cup of grated cheese (your choice).

12. Prepare 1 of small jar of salsa of your choice.

Making these easy, yet delicious, tacos is a great way to practice basic grilling techniques, seasoning with Mexican spices, and preparing simple salsas.

Why you will love these soft chicken tacos!

Flavorful: The chicken pieces are marinated in a blend of spices for a taco full of bold flavors.

Perfect for when you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry.

Soft Chicken Tacos step by step

1. Shred lettuce and cabbage and mix together ahead of time..

2. Dice tomatoes ahead of time..

3. Use scissors to cut chicken breast into small pieces..

4. Dice onion..

5. Saute chicken, onion, garlic, and oregano using your choice of cooking oil in a medium skillet or saute pan until chicken turns white..

6. Season chicken while cooking with salt and lemon pepper..

7. Adjust burner under chicken to low heat to keep chicken warm..

8. Add 1/2 Cup salsa to chicken after cooking and turning burner down..

9. Slide tortillas individually on each side through hot cooking oil in a separate pan..

10. Layer warm tortillas in paper towels as you fry them to soak up excess oil..

11. Lay 3 tortillas open on each plate..

12. Add chicken, cheese, lettuce, cabbage, and tomato to the center of each tortilla..

13. Top each taco with salsa or taco sauce of your choice. (optional).

14. Fold each taco over. Serve alone or with rice and beans. Eat and enjoy!.

Customizable: This chicken is a great base for your tacos and can be topped with all of your favorite Mexican ingredients.

The Chicken base recipe can also be used for chimichangas, enchiladas, or Mexican pizza.

I mix a large batch and freeze in small quantities so I can whip up a quick meal.

The chimichangas are a family favorite - see Chicken Chimichanga posting.

There are basically three options when it comes to making chicken tacos - boneless skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless chicken thighs, or ground chicken.