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Jamie Oliver Mexican Chicken Tacos

Jamie Oliver Mexican Chicken Tacos
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Jamie Oliver’s Mexican chicken tacos feature seasoned chicken cooked with spices and served in soft or crispy tortillas with fresh toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, and lime.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

    • 500g chicken breast or chicken thighs (sliced)

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder

    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

    • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

    • Juice of 1 lime

For the Tacos

    • 8 small tortillas

    • 1 cup lettuce (shredded)

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)

    • 1 avocado (sliced)

    • 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)

    • Fresh coriander (chopped)

Optional Toppings

    • Sour cream

    • Salsa

    • Jalapeños

    • Grated cheese

    • Guacamole

    • Pickled onions

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Marinade

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until a paste forms.

Step 2: Coat the Chicken

Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and toss thoroughly. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 3: Prepare the Toppings

While the chicken marinates, shred the lettuce, chop the tomatoes, slice the avocado, and prepare any additional toppings.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.

Step 5: Warm the Tortillas

Heat the tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side or warm them in the oven wrapped in foil.

Step 6: Assemble the Tacos

Place a portion of chicken onto each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and fresh coriander.

Step 7: Add Finishing Touches

Add salsa, sour cream, cheese, or any preferred toppings. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Step 8: Serve Immediately

Serve while the chicken is hot and the vegetables remain crisp and fresh.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/mexican-chicken-tacos/