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Close-up of three chicken cutlet tacos filled with diced seasoned chicken, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board.
Emily Carter

Chicken Cutlet Tacos

Quick, flavorful, and incredibly budget-friendly, these chicken cutlet tacos are a perfect weeknight meal that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 291
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium chicken breast cutlets about 4-5 oz each
  • 1 oz taco seasoning packet or 2 tablespoons bulk seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 1 medium lime optional, for serving
  • 8 corn or flour tortillas small

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet or grill pan
  • 1 set of tongs
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Meat Thermometer optional, for accuracy

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Lightly rub each side of chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over both sides of each cutlet, pressing gently to adhere.
  2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken cutlets in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  3. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached when checked with a meat thermometer.
  4. Remove chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. This helps keep the chicken juicy. Then, dice the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces.
  5. Warm your tortillas according to package directions. Divide the diced chicken among the warmed tortillas. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken, if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the oil and taco seasoning for 15-30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have cutlets, slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner pieces.