Description
Authentic Mexican food offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to Mexico. This recipe features juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated in chili and lime, wrapped in warm corn tortillas, and topped with a rich tomato sauce and creamy sour cream. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings family and friends together for a culinary fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, chili powder, lime juice, and cilantro. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- 3. Prepare the sauce: In another saucepan, heat tomato sauce over low heat; season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on an open flame or skillet until pliable.
- 5. Assemble: Place cooked chicken on each tortilla, drizzle with warm tomato sauce, and top with sour cream and extra cilantro if desired.
- 6. Serve: Plate your creations and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg