Dad's Healthy Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon iodized salt
  
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons chile powder
• 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 Tablespoons minced garlic 
• 1 bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into strips
• 1 cup shredded lettuce, for serving
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, for serving
• 8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed for serving 

Directions

1. Mix 1 Tablespoon olive oil with iodized salt, black pepper, chile powder, Spanish paprika, ground cumin, and minced garlic. 
2. Wash hands. Cut 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast into strips. 
3. Add 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast strips to the mixture. Let the strips marinate for 15 to 30 minutes. 
4. Wash hands. Cut 1 bell pepper and 1/2 medium yellow onion into strips
5. Heat 1 Tablespoon of oil in a saucepan. Add diced red onion and bell peppers. Cook until browned.
6. Place chicken into the saucepan. Pan sear for 5 to 6 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 seconds. Cover the pan with a lid as needed to prevent dryness.
7. Scoop 1/2 cup of the prepared and fully cooked mixture into a warmed tortilla. Top with cheese and lettuce, as desired.
8. Serve and enjoy! Serves 8. 

Source — Personal Recipe
Prepared by Anna Jones
Louisiana Anthology
September 12, 2023