Chicken tacos with chicken thighs marinated in a tasty blend of spices. Quick to cook making it a great mid week dinner, served with fresh tasting salsas.
In a large glass pyrex bowl, or similar type dish, place the olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder and black pepper. Mix well to combine to a thick paste.
Trim any excess fat and sinew from the chicken thighs and place into the bowl with the marinade. Mix well to ensure the chicken is completely covered with the marinade. Cover with a lid a place in the fridge to marinate for ideally 24 hours to allow the spice flavour to get into the meat. However, if time is limited 2 hours will suffice.
When ready to bake, place the chicken with its marinade, on a non-stick oven proof tray. Sprinkle over some smoked sea salt. Place in the oven at 180CFan and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Serve immediately with your choice of wheat or corn based tortillas. Alongside serve some crispy lettuce, fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, sour cream and some lime wedges.
Notes
If you want to marinate the chicken in a spicier blend then add a 1/2 tsp of chilli powder or dried chilli flakes.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 517mg15%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 376IU8%
Calcium 29mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •