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Fajita Street Tacos

April 30, 2025 by Dinner Tonight

Fajita Street Tacos offer a flavorful and convenient way to enjoy Mexican-style tacos at home. Featuring slow-cooked chicken seasoned with traditional spices, these tacos are tender and rich in flavor. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy families, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals in both spring and fall.

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Ingredients
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes low sodium
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 ounce can chop green chilis
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 limes slice into wedges
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese low-fat
  • 24 6-inch corn tortillas
Servings: 2 taco servings
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  1. Either spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray or line with a liner.
  2. Add diced tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, chicken broth, chili powder, oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder and green chilis to the slow cooker. Stir to combine
  3. Add chicken thighs and stir. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours and on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Once done remove chicken and shred with two forks. Add back to the slow cooker and stir to mix with the remaining juices.
  5. To warm the corn tortilla, use a dry-skillet over medium heat. Add a tortilla and heat for 15 to 30 seconds on each side or until warm and toasty brown spots on it.
  6. To serve: top the tortilla with the chicken fajita mixture, 2 tablespoons of cheese and a squeeze of lime.
Recipe Notes

Chicken Tacos Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 tacos (253g) servings per container 12 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 25 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 152 mg 10 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 352 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken thighs, Slow Cooker

Spicy Chicken Thighs

May 9, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 6 ounce can can tomato paste unsalted
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 8 chicken breast boneless, skinless
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, blend vinegar, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Mix in the onion, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Saute the chicken thighs on both sides until browned.
  3. Remove from heat, drain, and arrange in a medium baking dish. Cover with cider vinegar mixture.
  4. Bake 40 minutes or until the internal cooking temperature measures 165 degrees F.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken thighs, spicy

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