Chicken Taco Bowls with Homemade Taco Seasoning
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 -4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Cilantro springs chopped
- Chopped Tomatoes
- Chopped lettuce
- Chopped Avocados
- Grilled corn
- Chopped fresh onion
- Cooked long-grain rice
- Black Beans preferred unsalted black beans
- Lime Wedges
- Salsa of your choice
Instructions
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Toss chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, paprika, cumin, sea salt, black pepper in a medium bowl.
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Coat each boneless chicken breast with the spice rub to add flavor quickly, gives meat a savory crust.
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Add chicken breasts/thighs and marinade chicken for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to prevent chicken from drying out and to boost the flavor
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
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Add chicken breast to pan; cook 4-6 minutes on each side or until done.
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Let chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing
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Serve on rice with beans, tomatoes, lettuce, grilled corn, onion, cilantro, lime wedges and salsa
18 Comments
Cindy Ingalls
May 26, 2016 at 12:29 pmThis recipe looks amazing. I love a good summer taco bowl. Can’t wait to try this out.
Sarah Bailey
May 26, 2016 at 2:45 pmOh my goodness this sounds absolutely delicious – I could just imagine tucking into it for a meal soon. x
Leigh Anne
May 26, 2016 at 6:40 pmWhat a fabulous idea for tacos. We like to order these when we go out–taco salads. Normally I eat the shell. This would be so much better!
Liz Mays
May 26, 2016 at 7:14 pmOh yum! I’d love a Mexican meal like this. That combination of seasonings sounds really good.
Elizabeth O.
May 26, 2016 at 8:16 pmWhat I love about tacos is that it’s so easy to put together but it’s also packed with flavor. You can also choose which meat you want to pair with it, so it’s perfect for people like me. This is an awesome recipe, thanks!
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:07 pmSo true. I often make Vegan Taco bowl with Tofu
Karlaroundtheworld | Karla
May 26, 2016 at 10:00 pmNow that’s real food right up there! I love every part of it, the ingredients, the presentation and the recipe sounds very doable!
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:07 pmThank you!
Ryan Escat
May 27, 2016 at 12:15 amHome-made taco seasoning? Never knew that you can do your own, thanks for sharing.
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:07 pmI used to buy Taco Seasoning 🙂 not anymore
Nicole Escat
May 27, 2016 at 12:41 amI love this recipe! Your post makes me want to rush to taco bell, good thing I can make one at home!
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:06 pmMy hubby loves Taco Bell!
Nicole Haas Etolen
May 27, 2016 at 1:07 amThe food looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe, your post is very tempting!
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:06 pmThank you Nicole!
Kathy
May 27, 2016 at 6:38 amThat looks so good. I could go for one of these right now. I can’t wait to make it. I know it will taste great too.
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:06 pmIt’s a pretty simple recipe and hope you’ll enjoy it
Peachy A.
May 31, 2016 at 4:41 pmI love one bowl meals and this chicken taco bowl is just brilliant! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
poshjournaladmin
Jun 13, 2016 at 11:06 pmThank you!