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Auntie’s Mexican Chicken Tacos

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It’s about time I shared the ultimate chicken taco recipe with you! Juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken all stuffed inside a tortilla with fresh pico, sour cream, and avocado…enough talk, let’s watch how they’re made.

In case you’re curious, I have favorite recipes from the Taco Tuesday Cookbook and this recipe is one of them! It hits the spot after a long day and it’ s made with simple, fresh ingredients – my kind of food.

chicken taco with lime quarter being squeezed onto it.

How to Make Authentic Mexican Chicken Tacos

The key to these amazing chicken tacos is bone-in, skin on chicken breasts, lots of salt, and Mexican Oregano. I’ll get to the salt and Mexican oregano later but let me emphasize on the bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts.

The layer of skin helps to lock in juices and seasonings, making this chicken tender and succulent. Yes, I’m trying to use all the fancy words because it’s just that good!

Now that’s out of the way let’s talk about the Mexican Oregano.

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What is Mexican Oregano

There are two types of Oregano: Mexican and Mediterranean, and if the two were to have a throwdown, Mexican Oregano would win!

While Mediterranean Oregano belongs to the mint family, the Mexican variety has a more citrusy vibe. This flavor makes it the herb of choice for all things burritos, tacos, salsa, enchiladas!

By the way, if you think you can substitute regular Herbs de Provence oregano with Mexican Oregano, you are making a mistake. Don’t do it. Period.

Don’t sweat, Mexican oregano is easy to find in little packets on the Latin food aisle of your grocery store. You can grab it while you’re there stocking up on the tortillas you’ll be needing for these tacos.

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How to Cook Chicken for Tacos

Go ahead and preheat your ovens, because this chicken gets baked. On days when I don’t use the slow cooker, the oven is my next best option. Everything gets cooked on one pan, and before you know it, dinner is ready.

The chicken will take about 35 to 45 minutes to cook, and it’s worth it. Plus, it gives you time to assemble the rest of the taco party. If you’re feeling up to it, you can even make some homemade pico de gallo.

How to Shred Chicken for Tacos

Most recipes will tell you to shred the chicken between 2 forks, but I’ll be honest when no one is looking I use my hands. C’mon, you know you do too!

No matter what anyone says, it will always be the best way for shredded chicken. It has the right “shredded” look and texture, plus it takes less time.

chicken taco

Mexican Chicken Taco Toppings

I’m keeping it simple this round, no fancy sauces, only Pico de gallo, avocado, and sour cream. The chicken already packs a ton of flavor, and we don’t want to cover it up.

Of course, you’re welcome to adding cheese or swapping the avocado with guacamole, whatever makes you happiest. You can find more taco recipes along with several sauces and drizzles in my Taco Tuesday Cookbook.

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Perfectly juicy and seasoned Mexican Chicken Tacos get their flavor from a special ingredient and I can’t get enough! The perfect taco Tuesday!

  • Author: Laura Fuentes
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 – 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 – 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ to 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on split breasts of chicken
  • 3 tbsp coarse salt
  • Coarsley ground black pepper
  • ½ cup Mexican oregano
  • 8 corn tortillas, store-bought or homemade, warmed
  • Pico de gallo
  • 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oved to 350F and lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 
  2. Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry so that the seasoning can adhere. Put the chicken on the prepared baking sheet. Do not remove the skin or bones from the chicken. 
  3. Generously salt and pepper the chicken pieces on both sides. Then, generously sprinkle the Mexican oregnao all over the chicken. 
  4. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165F. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the skin and bones and shred the meat with two forks or by pulling apart with your hands. 
  5. To assemble the tacos, put some chicken on each tortilla and top with pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream. 

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Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 0.6g
  • Sodium: 1261.2mg
  • Fat: 12.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 29.4g
  • Fiber: 6.2g
  • Protein: 30.6g
  • Cholesterol: 89.4mg

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