Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1 red or green bell pepper finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 lbs. ground chicken
- 1 Tbs. paprika
- 2 tsp. ancho chili powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1-3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 taco shells
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Colby or Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft about, 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another few minutes.
- Add ground chicken, spices, salt and pepper. Using a wooden spoon, break up meat pieces and cook until partially done, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Season to taste.
- Heat taco shells according to package directions. Spoon chicken into shells and top with cheese, tomato and lettuce. Guacamole also makes a colorful, tasty topping.
