Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:
For the marinade:

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 Tbsp lime juice

• 1 Tbsp chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 lbs chicken thighs (or breasts)

For tacos:

• 12 corn tortillas

• Toppings: Shredded Cheese, Chopped Red Onions, Tomatoes, Salsa, Limes 

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Instructions:

1. Mix marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken. Marinate for at least 30 mins and up to 24 hours. 

2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. 

3. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan (about 1 Tbsp).

4. Sear the chicken breasts on one side for 5 minutes. Then flip and immediately transfer the cast iron pan to the preheated oven.

5. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through to 165 degrees. 

6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before chopping. 

Tenderfoot Tip:

• Pan fry the tortillas by preheating a skillet with a small amount of oil and cooking the tortillas until blistering but still soft.

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