Description
These Shredded Chicken Tacos With Chimichurri are a delicious meal featuring tender, spiced shredded chicken nestled in soft tortillas, topped with vibrant chimichurri sauce.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 teaspoon Ground cumi
1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Onion powder
¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
1 cup Chicken broth or water
1 cup Fresh parsley, packed
½ cup Fresh cilantro, packed
¼ cup Fresh oregano leaves, packed
4 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ cup Red wine vinegar
½ cup Olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (or to taste)
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
12 small Flour or corn tortillas
Diced red onion (for topping)
Fresh avocado slices or guacamole (for topping)
Lime wedges (for topping)
Crumbled feta or cojita cheese (optional, for topping)
Pico de gallo or salsa (for topping)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the shredded chicken by seasoning the chicken with spices and cooking it in a skillet until done
- Step 2: Make the chimichurri sauce by blending herbs, garlic, vinegar, and oil until well combined
- Step 3: Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave just before serving
- Step 4: Assemble the tacos by placing shredded chicken in tortillas, topping with chimichurri and other desired toppings
Notes
Store components separately to maintain freshness.
Chimichurri can be made ahead of time for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg