Spicy Juicy Chicken Tacos

Tacos are on the top of the list for the best picnic foods. A tortilla wraps around yummy ingredients including avocado, spicy chicken and cilantro. Here is the recipe for a yummy taco picnic platter.

• 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless skinlessor chicken breasts
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice optional
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika optional
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 small corn or flour tortillas 

Pico de Gallo

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1 finely chopped jalapeño deseeded 
• 1 tsp lime juice 
• pinch salt and pepper to taste

• Add the chicken, garlic, olive oil, lime, and spices, to a large bowl or zip-seal bag and stir or shake to combine.
• Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Cook chicken 6-7 minutes per side and the internal temperature of 166 degrees F. Remove from heat and cool for at least four minutes. Slice or chop into small cubes.
• While the chicken is cooking, combine the chopped tomato, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl. Char tortillas on the stovetop over the flame until lightly charred (this step is optional).
• Assemble tacos by placing about 1/4 cup of chicken into each tortilla. Top with a few tablespoons of the onion-tomato mixture and a drizzle of cilantro sauce.
• Picnic ready!

Tacos are super nutritious and yummy!