Best 3 Roasted Taco Seasoned Chicken With Lime Crema Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of roasted taco-seasoned chicken, a culinary symphony that harmonizes zesty Mexican spices with the tender succulence of chicken. Perfectly roasted to achieve a golden-brown exterior and juicy interior, this delightful dish tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. Accompanied by a trio of delectable sauces - a creamy avocado salsa, a refreshing pico de gallo, and a zesty lime crema - this roasted chicken transcends the ordinary, offering a flavor fiesta that will leave you craving for more. The symphony of flavors doesn't end there; the accompanying recipes for Mexican rice and refried beans provide a delightful backdrop for the star of the show, completing this culinary journey with authentic Mexican flair.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY LIME GARLIC CHICKEN TACOS WITH LIME CREMA

Easy Lime Garlic Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema image

Easy tacos made using rotisserie chicken tossed in fresh herbs and spices! If you would rather roast your own chicken, see my link above for spicy lime chicken.

Provided by Linda Spiker

Categories dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup crema or sour cream
juice and zest of half a small lime
pinch of sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large ripe avocados, peeled and diced or sliced
16 cherry tomatoes, cut in half or quartered
4 limes, two for juice and two for garnish
juice of one lemon
1-2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, depending on how hot you like it!
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced finely
6 cups sliced rotisserie chicken, or use my spicy lime chicken linked above
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
12 corn tortillas
6 oz Cotija cheese
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

In a small bowl whisk together sour cream or crema, lime juice, zest, sea salt and pepper, set aside
Prep tomatoes and avocado, set aside. Crumble Cotija cheese.
Juice lemon and two limes, whisk with jalapeno and garlic, set aside
Quarter remaining limes for garnish
Slice chicken
Place a pan on medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot add chicken and cook, gently stirring here and there until heated through
While chicken cooks, heat tortillas on other cooktop burners, using tongs to turn
When chicken is heated through, toss with prepared lemon/lime juice and herbs, season with sea salt and pepper
Fill tortillas with chicken, avocado, tomato, cotija cheese, garnish with crema and cilantro and serve!

LIME CHICKEN TACOS

Lime Chicken Tacos image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

Juice and zest of 2 limes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
3 bell peppers (red, yellow or orange), stemmed, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
Eight 6- to 8-inch flour tortillas, warmed if possible 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sour cream, optional
Hot sauce, optional

Steps:

Combine the lime juice and zest, garlic, sugar, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, salt, pepper cayenne, paprika and 2 tablespoons oil in a large bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and add to the skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook for until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. Divide the chicken, peppers and onion equally among the eight tortillas. Garnish with the cilantro, sour cream and hot sauce, if using.

ROASTED CHICKEN TACOS

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A whole chicken is usually a better value than separate pieces. To prep the avocado, split it in half, discard the pit, and put cut-up slices directly onto roast chicken tacos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (giblets removed)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 white corn tortillas
1 small white onion, diced small
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, leaves roughly chopped
1 avocado
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Place a cast-iron skillet or other heavy ovenproof pan in oven; preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken inside and out with salt and pepper.
Carefully remove skillet from oven; place chicken in skillet. Roast until juices run clear when chicken is pierced between breast and leg or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 165, about 35 minutes. Cover chicken loosely with foil and let rest 15 minutes. Shred meat into bite-size pieces.
Heat each tortilla over a gas flame, or stack them, wrap in foil, and warm in turned-off oven 10 minutes. Fill tortillas with chicken, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Serve tacos with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645 g, Fat 31 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 50 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice in the crema. If you don't have fresh limes, you can use bottled lime juice, but it won't be as flavorful.
If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by mixing together chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
To make the chicken even more flavorful, marinate it in the taco seasoning for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have a grill, you can also roast the chicken in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and roast the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
Serve the chicken with your favorite taco toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion:

This roasted taco-seasoned chicken with lime crema is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the lime crema is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.