Chicken Tacos:

 Chicken tacos are a delicious and customizable dish that involves seasoned chicken served in tortillas with a variety of toppings and garnishes. Here's a basic recipe for making chicken tacos:

**Ingredients**:

**For the Chicken**:

- 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- 1 teaspoon chili powder

- 1/2 teaspoon cumin

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika

- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

- Salt and black pepper, to taste

**For the Taco Toppings**:

- 8 small flour or corn tortillas

- Shredded lettuce

- Diced tomatoes

- Diced red onion

- Sliced jalapeños (optional, for heat)

- Grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)

- Sour cream

- Salsa (your preferred level of spiciness)

- Sliced black olives (optional)

- Fresh cilantro leaves

- Lime wedges for squeezing

**Instructions**:

**1. Prepare the Chicken**:

- Slice the chicken into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

- In a bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in this seasoning mix until they are evenly coated.

- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through and have a nice sear on the outside.

**2. Warm the Tortillas**:

- While the chicken is cooking, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, following the package instructions. You can also warm them directly over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side for a charred flavor.

**3. Assemble the Tacos**:

- Place a spoonful of the cooked chicken onto each tortilla.

- Top the chicken with your choice of taco toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, jalapeños, grated cheese, sour cream, salsa, sliced black olives, and fresh cilantro leaves.

**4. Serve**:

- Serve the chicken tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Feel free to get creative with your toppings and adjust the level of spiciness to suit your taste. Chicken tacos are highly customizable, so you can tailor them to your preferences. Enjoy your homemade chicken tacos!