Copycat Del Taco Chicken Tacos

Copycat Del Taco Chicken Tacos

Prep 35 min Cook 12 minCopycat favoritesEasyServes 4

Peppery grilled chicken, soft flour tortillas, shredded cheddar and lettuce — the drive-thru favorite, cleaned up.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Hot sauce to serve

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss chicken with oil, lime juice and all seasonings; rest 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Rest 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.

  4. 4

    Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet.

  5. 5

    Fill with chicken, then top with cheddar and lettuce.

  6. 6

    Finish with hot sauce.

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