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blackened chicken tacos

Delicious Blackened Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 524 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large jumbo cooker or skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken breast cubed to 1-inch pieces
  • 8 oz shredded triple cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 8 small flour tortillas taco size

Instructions
 

  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and cube into pieces that are approximately 1-inch.
  • In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, pepper and salt.
  • Add the cubed chicken to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large jumbo cooker or skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and cook for a few minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperate of 165ºF. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same jumbo cooker or skillet, melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper then sauté until softened. Set aside.
  • Assemble tacos and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 44gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1.036mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3.067IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg
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