Mouthwatering Chicken Tacos with Queso Fresco & Jalapeño Lime Cream

Ingredients

- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 4 ounces Queso fresco cheese, crumbled
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and cook for approximately 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

3. Cook the Chicken:
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet, searing each side for 5 minutes or until browned.
- Sprinkle the cumin over the chicken, add the bay leaf, and cover the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, allowing it to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

4. Shred the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix well with the onion-garlic blend. Discard the bay leaf.

5. Prepare Jalapeño Lime Cream:
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime juice, and minced jalapeño. Mix until smooth and set aside.

6. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas in a clean skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Fill each tortilla with a portion of shredded chicken.
- Top with diced tomatoes, crumbled Queso fresco, and fresh cilantro leaves.

7. Garnish and Serve:
- Drizzle each taco with the prepared jalapeño lime cream.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Chicken Tacos
- Queso Fresco
- Jalapeño
- Lime Cream
- Mexican Dinner
- Tortillas
- Cilantro
- Skillet Cooking
- Gourmet Tacos
- Flavorful Chicken

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1,200

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