Business Card Chicken Tacos

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Mini tacos with zesty lime crema and perfectly seasoned chicken, designed for effortless handheld eating like a professional business card. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breast, lime, and sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 1 medium lime
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 12 oz chicken breast into 1/2-inch cubes. Whisk 1/2 cup lime juice, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp chili powder in a bowl. Add chicken cubes, coating evenly, and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Blend 1/4 cup sour cream with the remaining lime juice and 1/2 tsp salt to make lime crema.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 10 seconds per side. Top each with 2 tbsp cooked chicken, 1 tbsp red onion, and 1 tsp cilantro.
5. Step 5: Drizzle with lime crema and serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.