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Ground Chicken Tacos

These easy Ground Chicken Tacos are juicy, perfectly seasoned, and perfect for hectic weeknights. They are also lightning fast, ready in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients :
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • For the tacos:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • For serving:
  • tortillas
  • shredded lettuce , diced tomatoes, and diced avocado
  • minced fresh cilantro and onion
  • shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled cotjia cheese
  • sour cream
  • hot sauce
Directions :
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste (I like ½ teaspoon), Whisk in cornstarch if desired. (Or, substitute one packet of store-bought taco seasoning).
  2. To make the tacos:
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic, and oregano until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through but still slightly pink, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with tortillas and all your favorite toppings.

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