Sheet Pan Mexican-Style Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

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Juicy oven-roasted chicken seasoned with Mexican spices, served in warm tortillas with a crisp cilantro lime slaw for a fresh finish. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, chili powder, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil until chicken is evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Arrange chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges start to crisp.
  3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, whisk together 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 1 tsp honey in a bowl to create a tangy slaw. Refrigerate until serving.
  4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly toasted.
  5. Step 5: Slice roasted chicken into strips and assemble tacos by layering chicken and a generous spoonful of cilantro lime slaw in each tortilla.

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