Gluten Free Easy Weeknight Chicken Tacos
Taco night just got a whole lot easier — and a whole lot more delicious. Juicy chicken thighs get rubbed down with a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic before hitting a hot skillet, where they develop a seriously golden, caramelized crust in under 15 minutes. The key to keeping this completely wheat-free is the tortilla choice: corn tortillas are naturally free of gluten, so there's no need to hunt down specialty substitutes or worry about what's hiding in a store-bought seasoning packet. Every spice in this recipe is a single-ingredient staple, which means you stay in full control of what goes into dinner. Once the chicken is sliced and piled onto warm, lightly charred tortillas, you load them up with crunchy shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy avocado for a combination that hits every texture and flavor note. A squeeze of lime over the top ties everything together and makes it taste like something you'd order at a restaurant. This one serves four and comes together on a weeknight without any fuss.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For serving
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- ½ cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of each thigh.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 5–6 minutes, until the underside is deep golden brown and releases easily from the pan.
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