By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 8
35 min
Chicken Tacos
Recipe GLPRc9e8d123fa2e88
Tender, seasoned chicken thighs rubbed with a flavorful chile spice blend and seared until golden. Perfectly suited for building tacos with your favorite toppings. This straightforward recipe delivers authentic Mexican flavor with minimal ingredients.
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Ingredients
2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Chile dry rub
2 tbsp Olive oil
Directions
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve better browning and crispier exterior.
Generously coat all sides of the chicken thighs with the chile dry rub, working the seasoning into the meat evenly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs in the hot oil, skin side down if skin is still present, or presentation side down. Sear without moving for 8-10 minutes until deep golden brown.
Flip the chicken thighs and continue cooking for another 8-12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes, then shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
Serve the chicken in warm tortillas with desired toppings such as salsa, lime, cilantro, or lettuce.
Comments
Chicken thighs, chile spice blend, and olive oil are all stocked reliably at any of the six major Charlotte chains—no special trips needed. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on your spice mix, this lands well for a family dinner. The stated 35 minutes is honest if you're browning thighs and warming tortillas (not listed but assumed), though add 5 minutes if you're making a spice blend from scratch instead of buying one. This is a weeknight workhorse: browning chicken needs attention but not constant babysitting, it feeds eight easily, and the tacos are best eaten same-night, though leftover chicken reheats fine for lunch.
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