Smoky Shredded Chicken Tacos

Name: Smoky Shredded Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast or thighs (boneless, skinless); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 6 tortillas (small); 0.5 cup black beans (cooked, warmed); 0.5 cup corn kernels (thawed if frozen, drained if canned); 0.25 red onion (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice

Tender, smoky shredded chicken served in warm tortillas with a fresh corn salsa and black beans for a vibrant and satisfying taco night.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.01/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast or thighs (boneless, skinless)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 cup chicken broth
6 tortillas (small)
0.5 cup black beans (cooked, warmed)
0.5 cup corn kernels (thawed if frozen, drained if canned)
0.25 red onion (finely diced)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, and salt.
Place chicken breast or thighs in a small pot or Dutch oven. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken. Pour in chicken broth.
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is very tender and easily shreddable.
Remove chicken from the pot and shred using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot with a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid to keep it moist.
While chicken cooks, prepare the corn salsa: In a medium bowl, combine corn kernels, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt if desired.
Warm tortillas according to package directions (e.g., in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven). Warm black beans.
Serve shredded chicken in warm tortillas, topped with corn salsa and a side of warm black beans.

Notes

Add a dollop of sour cream or a slice of avocado for extra creaminess.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 510
Protein: 48 g
Carbohydrates: 45.5 g
Fat: 15 g
Fiber: 10.5 g
Sodium: 890 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg