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Chicken and Corn Tacos

Quick, flavorful tacos with seasoned chicken, sweet corn, and a fresh cilantro-lime finish. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
28g
Chicken and Corn Tacos
comfortingquickmexicandairy-freechickencrunchyjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 whole lime
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 1 tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice the 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp chili flakes.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the 1 cup corn kernels to the skillet. Cook until lightly charred, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm the 8 tortillas in a dry pan or microwave until soft and pliable.

  5. 5

    Fill tortillas with the chicken-corn mixture. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime from the 1 lime.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

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