Mexican Spiced Chicken for Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas or Salads

This all purpose Mexican spiced chicken is cooked in a skillet and is delicious in tacos, burritos, quesadillas or salads.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Mexican chicken recipe, Mexican chicken seasoning, Mexican spiced chicken, Mexican style chicken, spicy Mexican chicken

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 8

Total Time 14

Servings Servings

Calories 340kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

One recipe taco seasoning
1 to 11/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 4 (refer notes if using chicken breasts)
3 tablepsoons vegetable oil
½ lime, optional

Instructions

Toss chicken thighs and taco seasoning (use as much or as less you like) in a bowl, until seasoning is evenly distributed. Cover and refrigerator at least one hour (can be stored up to 1 day). If pressed for time, go ahead and cook it right away.
Heat vegetable oil in medium skillet (Cast iron is a great option) over medium -high heat. Place chicken thighs in a single layer and cook for about 4 minutes, turn over and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until fully cooked.
Transfer chicken to a plate ( squeeze some lime juice if you prefer) and cool slightly before slicing or chopping, depending on use.
Need a meal idea? Use this chicken with Instant pot Cilantro lime rice topped with Avocado Jalapeno crema.

Notes

You could use boneless, skinless chicken breast instead.

If using chicken breast, pat the thicker part with a meat mallet so that it is mostly even in thickness before marinating. This helps chicken to cook evenly without the thinner part being overcooked before the rest of the chicken is done.

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