Chicken Tacos
These Chicken Tacos are the absolute best! They will remind you of your favorite restaurant, and then convince you that you never need to go there again.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke read what liquid smoke is here
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder read about chipotle powder here
Instructions
- Combine the vegetable oil, lime juice, liquid smoke, chili powder, kosher salt, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and chipotle powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs in a reusable container. Flip several times to make sure that the thighs are completely coated. Marinate for 2 to 24 hours. (Chicken can be marinated for only 10 minutes, though when it marinates longer the flavor deepens. Read more about that here.)
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and marinade. Cook for 7 minutes, covered, then flip them and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes or until an instant read thermometer registers 165. (Depending on the size of the thighs, some might hit that temperature before others.)
- Transfer to a cutting board and dice. Serve in taco shells with lettuce, rice, tomatoes, beans, cheese, and salsa.