Description
These Three Ingredient Chicken Tacos are a simple and flavorful weeknight dinner. Slow cooking creates tender, juicy chicken perfect for a fuss-free taco night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 kg (3 lb 3 oz) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs, trimmed and patted dry
- 60 g (2 oz) Halal-Certified Taco Seasoning Blend
- 8 Large Corn Tortillas (≈24 cm/9-inch)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Season Chicken: Rub taco seasoning all over the chicken.
- Crock-Pot Setup: Place chicken in crock-pot with 60ml (¼ cup) water.
- Slow Cook Low: Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Slow Cook High: Alternatively, cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Check Doneness: Ensure internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Shred Chicken: Shred chicken with two forks.
- Return to Juices: Return shredded chicken to crock-pot to coat in juices.
- Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas in microwave or skillet.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon chicken onto tortillas and top with cilantro and lime.
Notes
Using chicken thighs ensures a moist and flavorful result. Warming tortillas prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg