Grilled Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; vegetable oil; 2 avocados; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 limes; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish; 8 corn tortillas; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup pico de gallo; 1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper

Servings: persons

kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
vegetable oil
2 avocados
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 limes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
8 corn tortillas
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup pico de gallo
1/2 cup pickled jalapeno pepper

1
In a small bowl mix together 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Sprinkle cumin mixture over chicken and massage well.
2
Preheat grill on medium-high. Lightly brushed grill with oil. Place chicken on grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip chicken and cook for 5 minutes more. Continue to flip chicken in 5-minute increments until internal temperature is 165 degrees F, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a clean, medium-sized mixing bowl and cover loosely with foil.
3
In a medium mixing bowl add 1 chopped avocado, mayonnaise, zest of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and cilantro; mash together using a fork and whisk until smooth. Remove foil from chicken and shred into bite-size pieces using 2 forks.
4
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and wrap to keep warm. Continue to warm remaining tortillas. Assemble tacos; in each tortilla layer shredded cabbage, chicken, pico de gallo, remaining avocado cut into slices, chopped jalapenos, and cilantro. Serve with remaining limes cut into wedges and side of avocado-cilantro crema.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema

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Variations & substitutions

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