Buttery Black Pepper Chicken Tacos Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These buttery black pepper chicken tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal option. The combination of tender chicken, rich butter, and a kick of black pepper creates a flavorful filling that pairs perfectly with soft tortillas.

This tacos recipe is easy to follow and can be customized with your favorite toppings such as avocado, salsa, or fresh cilantro.

Easy Buttery Black Pepper Chicken Tacos

This recipe features juicy chicken cooked in butter and seasoned with black pepper, served in warm tortillas. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
8 small flour or corn tortillas
Toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, salsa, lime wedges

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the buttery black pepper chicken and top with your choice of avocado, cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.
Serve: Enjoy the tacos warm, accompanied by your favorite sides.