Grilled Chicken Tacos Recipe | Happy Healthy Eating

These smoky Shredded Chicken Tacos Creamy avocado and fresh pico de gallo sauce will become your new favorite on taco night. They're filled with your favorite chunky salsa and ready in 30 minutes!

Why You'll Love These Shredded Chicken Tacos

These delicious chicken tacos with creamy and crunchy toppings are perfect for taco night and an easy weeknight dinner.

• Great for leftovers. These tacos are perfect for using up leftover grilled chicken.
• simple. The chicken comes pre-cooked, so all you have to do is make sure it absorbs the sauce and seasonings.
• Family friendly. Serve ingredients in small bowls so everyone can add their favorite ingredients.
• Perfect for taco night. Lots of garlic and Tex-Mex seasoning make this dish perfect for taco night.

Recipe ingredients

Add a touch of heat to these grilled chicken tacos with spicy salsa. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

• avocado oil – Feel free to use olive, corn, or canola oil.
• garlic – I prefer fresh garlic, but garlic powder works too.
• roast chicken – You can also use homemade shredded chicken.
• seasoning– paprika, smoked paprikacumin powder and garlic powder.
• Chunky Salsa – Use your favorite tomato salsa.
• water – Swap it out for chicken or vegetable stock.
• corn cake- If all you have on hand are flour tortillas, go for it.

How to Make Shredded Chicken Tacos

Let the chicken simmer until most of the salsa is absorbed, giving you more flavor in every bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for more detailed instructions.

• Cook the garlic. Add oil to pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir occasionally.

• Season the chicken. Add chicken, paprika, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder to pan and stir. Cook everything for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add liquid. Pour in salsa and water. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Warm tortillas. Spray skillet with cooking spray. Place it over medium heat. Add 1-3 tortillas and heat 1-2 minutes per side or until hot and tender. Remove them and set aside. Repeat with all tortillas.

• Assemble them. Add chicken mixture and your favorite toppings to each tortilla. Serve immediately and enjoy.

What's the best way to shred a roasted chicken?

Shredding chicken is so easy using your hands or a hand mixer!

• fork. Gently insert two forks about 1 inch apart into the chicken. Pull them apart in opposite directions. Repeat with all of the chicken until completely shredded.
• Hand mixer. Place the chicken in a large bowl and chop it up using a hand mixer on high speed.

Tips and variations

From reheating the tortillas in one go to making them extra crispy, these grilled chicken tacos are always on point.

• Fry them. Assemble the tortillas without ingredients and set aside. Add 1-2 tablespoons oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add tortillas to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy. Remove them from the heat and enjoy.
• Exchange protein. Use shredded beef, turkey or pork for an easy variation.
• Reduce it. If you don't let the chicken absorb most of the salsa, the tortillas will get soft quickly and your tortillas will become watery.
• Add cheese. During the last 5 minutes of cooking time, add 1/2 cup of shredded cheese to the chicken filling to make the tacos cheesier.
• Use a microwave. Sprinkle a stack of tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon water and microwave them all at once. Microwave for 30-40 seconds or until hot and tender.
• Add vegetables. Mix 1/2 cup roasted corn or sautéed bell peppers into the chicken filling for a heartier meal.

top creativity

Don't skip the toppings, as they really bring the tacos to life with fresh flavors and crunchy texture.

• Garo Peak – Use up leftovers or make them fresh.
• Fresh cheese—— Feel free to use Cotija cheese.
• avocado – mine Creamy Bacon Guacamole It's also magical.
• black pepper – Serrano peppers can be substituted. Canned green chiles will also work.
• pickled onions – Red onions pickled in rice wine vinegar add extra flavor.
• shredded lettuce—— Cabbage also works.
• sour cream – Mexican crema is a great swap.

What to serve with chicken tacos?

These grilled chicken tacos are a hearty meal in their own right. If you want a Mexican appetizer in front of them, get some salsa and nachos.try mine Strawberry Salsa, Pineapple Salsaor Mango Salsa.If you don't like nachos, prepare mine Grilled Pita Chips or Air Fryer Wonton Chips.

How to store and reheat extra items

Keep the fillings on hand for a last-minute taco dinner at any time.

• refrigerator: Store fillings and tortillas separately in airtight containers. The filling will keep for up to 5 days and the tortillas will keep for 8-10 days.
• refrigerator: Do not freeze assembled tortillas. Store filling in freezer-friendly bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat and prepare tacos as usual.
• To reheat: Microwave filling for one minute or until hot. You can also heat it in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 7-8 minutes. Place tortillas in skillet and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side.

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