Ridiculously Good Chicken for Tacos by @pinchofyum

14 min

4 servings

🍗

680 g

Chicken thighs

🌮

37 ml

Taco seasoning

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🥢

15 ml

Soy sauce

🫗

5 ml

Oil

🍋

30 ml

Lime juice

🥙

240 g

Tortilla

  1. Trim
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Trim any excess fat from the boneless skinless chicken thighs and place them in the mixing bowl.

  2. Grate
    • fresh garlic
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Grate 1 clove of fresh garlic and add it to the chicken.

  3. Add
    • taco seasoning
    • soy sauce
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the chicken.

  4. Toss
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • taco seasoning
    • fresh garlic

    Toss the chicken until it is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

  5. Preheat
    • cooking oil

    Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil the basket with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil.

  6. Arrange
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

  7. Air-fry
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 9 minutes, turning the chicken once if needed for even browning.

  8. Transfer
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs

    Transfer the cooked chicken to the cutting board and rest it for 2 minutes.

  9. Chop
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • lime juice

    Chop the rested chicken into bite-size pieces and squeeze 2 tablespoons of lime juice over it.

  10. Divide
    • boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • tortillas
    • Lime juice

    Divide the lime-seasoned chicken among 8 tortillas and serve immediately.

Ridiculously Good Chicken for Tacos by @pinchofyum

14 min

4 servings

🍗

680 g

Chicken thighs

🌮

37 ml

Taco seasoning

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🥢

15 ml

Soy sauce

🫗

5 ml

Oil

🍋

30 ml

Lime juice

🥙

240 g

Tortilla

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Trim any excess fat from the boneless skinless chicken thighs and place them in the mixing bowl.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🪵cutting board
    🔪chef's knife
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/10

    Grate 1 clove of fresh garlic and add it to the chicken.

    🧄fresh garlic
    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🧀microplane grater
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/10

    Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the chicken.

    🌮taco seasoning
    🥢soy sauce
    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/10

    Toss the chicken until it is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🌮taco seasoning
    🧄fresh garlic
    🥢soy sauce
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥢tongs

  5. Step 5/10

    Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil the basket with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil.

    🫗cooking oil
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/10

    Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🥢tongs

  7. Step 7/10

    Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 9 minutes, turning the chicken once if needed for even browning.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🥢tongs

  8. Step 8/10

    Transfer the cooked chicken to the cutting board and rest it for 2 minutes.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🥢tongs
    🪵cutting board

  9. Step 9/10

    Chop the rested chicken into bite-size pieces and squeeze 2 tablespoons of lime juice over it.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🍋lime juice
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🍋citrus juicer

  10. Step 10/10

    Divide the lime-seasoned chicken among 8 tortillas and serve immediately.

    🍗boneless skinless chicken thighs
    🥙tortillas

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Condiments, Fruits, Grains

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, Taco seasoning, Garlic, Soy sauce, Oil, Lime juice, Tortilla

Notes

Taco seasoning (2-3 tablespoons, not quite a full package, Siete mild), Garlic (freshly grated), Soy sauce (a shot, just a little for savory depth), Oil (a little, to prevent sticking), Lime juice (squeezed over after cooking), Tortilla (to serve)

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High Protein, Dairy-Free, Low Carb

Calories

345 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 950mg, Iron: 2.1mg, Potassium: 440mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin B12: 0.7mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

5 minutes

Cooking

9 minutes

Overall

14 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, microplane grater, tongs, cutting board, chef's knife, measuring spoons, citrus juicer

Appliances

Air fryer

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Taco Night, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@pinchofyum

Origin

Cuisine

Mexican, Tex-Mex

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Golden, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Garlicky, Smoky, Seasoned

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store cooked chicken in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Store tortillas separately), freezer : 3 months (Freeze cooked chicken in an airtight freezer-safe container,Freeze without tortillas,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)