Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil, divided
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 large bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 2 ears corn, shucked (about 2 cups)
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- Flour or corn tortillas
- Shredded cheese and sour cream, for serving (optional)
- Chopped avocado, chopped cilantro and salsa or chopped tomatoes, for serving (optional)
How to Make It
Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of oil with the garlic, salt, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, sugar and fresh lime juice. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and then stir in the chicken. Cook for 2 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned. Stir in the onion, bell pepper and corn and cook with the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Stir in the spice mixture and cook for another 2 minutes or until everything is well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with tortillas and optional toppings.