Description
Discover how to make mouth‑watering blackstone chicken tacos in minutes—perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite‑size pieces
- 2 Tbsp blackstone seasoning (or a blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small flour tortillas (8‑inch)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 Tbsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the blackstone seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat the skillet: Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium‑high heat. When shimmering, add the chicken.
- Sear the chicken: Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet, squeeze lime juice over everything, and stir in cilantro. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Warm tortillas: While the mixture finishes, warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave for 20 seconds.
- Assemble tacos: Spoon the chicken and veggie mixture onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, olives, and a sprinkle of lime zest if using.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately while the tacos are hot and the cheese is melty.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet—cook in batches if needed.
- For extra smokiness, add a splash of chipotle sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Keep the tortillas warm by wrapping them in foil.
- Serve with a side of guacamole or a fresh corn salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Chicken recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: blackstone chicken tacos