Easy Skillet Chicken Taco Meat
 
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Super simple and flavorful, this Easy Skillet Chicken Taco Meat is destined to be a recipe you make on repeat! Always easy and always a hit! Can't beat that!
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Recipe type: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 3 large chicken breasts, cut into thin, bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp granulate sugar
  • ½-1 tsp lemon or lime juice
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat oil and add chicken pieces.
  2. Add the salt and ground black pepper, and saute over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink.
  3. Next, add the cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Stir well and continue to saute for another 5 minutes or until meat is completely cooked.
  4. As the last step, add the sugar and lemon or lime juice. Saute until the chicken has a nice, slight browning to it.
  5. Remove from heat and serve for tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, or whatever you want.
  6. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/easy-skillet-chicken-taco-meat/