Build-Your-Own Chicken Tacos
Get ready for a fiesta of flavors with these build-your-own chicken tacos. This recipe allows you to customize your tacos with a variety of delicious toppings, creating a fun and interactive dining experience for everyone. These build-your-own chicken tacos are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
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Taco Seasoning Mix
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Chili powder -- 1/4 cup
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Cumin, ground -- 2 tbsp
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Salt -- 2 tsp
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Cornstarch -- 4 tsp
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Paprika -- 1 tbsp
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Coriander, ground -- 2 tsp
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Cayenne pepper -- 1 tsp
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Taco Filling
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Vegetable oil, blended -- 2 tbsp
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Chicken breast, cooked -- 4 lb
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Water -- 1-1/2 cups
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Minor's Gluten Free Chicken Base made with Natural Ingredients -- 1 tbsp
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Other Ingredients
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Taco shells, baked, crispy, corn -- 20 each
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Taco Sauce -- 10 oz
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Lettuce, field greens, 3 cups, shredded -- 6 oz
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Cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded -- 8 oz
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Tomatoes, seeded, small diced -- 3/4 cup
Preparation
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1Taco seasoning may be made up ahead of time. To prepare, combine chili powder, cumin, salt, cornstarch, paprika, coriander and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Mix with wire whip to combine.
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2In a skillet, heat oil. Add chicken and sauté 3-4 minutes. Add water, Chicken Base and taco seasoning. Stir to combine until chicken is well coated. Continue to simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 3-4 minutes.
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3If desired, heat taco shells. To assemble tacos, spoon 3 oz chicken filling into each shell. Top with 1/2 oz taco sauce, 1/4 oz lettuce, 1/4 oz cheese and garnish with tomatoes.
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4Serve tacos with optional garnishes, such as diced avacados, black beans, pico de gallo and sour cream.
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