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taco bell chicken recipe

Taco Bell Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts to 0.5 inch thickness. Mix olive oil, lime juice, and all spices in a bowl, add chicken, coat well, and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. Cook chicken in a single layer for 4 minutes on the first side without moving.
  3. Flip and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
  4. Rest for 5 minutes, slice against the grain, arrange on a plate, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with a lime wedge.

Notes

You can mix the dry spice blend up to 3 months ahead and just add the oil and lime when you are ready to cook. If you are making this for a crowd, this recipe doubles easily in a large skillet — just cook in two batches so the pan stays hot and the chicken sears rather than steams.