Description
Crispy chicken thighs, smoky spices, and zesty lime crema come together in perfect handheld tacos. This Mexican-inspired recipe balances bold flavors with quick, easy steps and halal-compliant ingredients.
Ingredients
Skinless Chicken Thighs (1.5 lbs / 700g)
Flour Tortillas (8-10)
Ground Cumin (1 tsp)
Orange Juice (1/4 cup)
Avocado (1 ripe)
Lettuce wraps (optional substitute)
Greek yogurt (optional substitute for crema)
Chili powder
Salt
Garlic
Salsa
Cilantro
Instructions
Trim chicken into 1.5-inch strips
Whisk orange juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and garlic to make marinade
Marinate chicken for 15 minutes
Heat skillet until shimmering
Add chicken in single layer
Season with remaining spice mix
Cook 4-5 minutes until golden browned
Flip, cook 3 minutes
Rest chicken 5 minutes
Warm tortillas
Shred chicken and assemble with salsa, yogurt crema, and avocado
Notes
Substitute chicken thighs with ground turkey
Toast spices in dry skillet for extra aroma
Let chicken rest to avoid moisture loss
Use lettuce wraps if avoiding flour tortillas
Cut tortillas in half for easier reheating
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Baking
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg