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Chicken Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

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This Chicken Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with leftover rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Any neutral oil can be used
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be substituted
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can replace with fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper Adjust as preferred
For the Tacos
  • 8 Corn Tortillas Flour tortillas can be used as an alternative
For the Salsa
  • 1 Ripe Mango Pineapple can be substituted
  • 1 Avocado No direct substitute, Greek yogurt could work
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Shallots or green onions can be used
  • 1 Jalapeño Adjust quantity for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chives or parsley can be used
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice Lemon juice can be swapped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  3. Prepare the salsa by mixing diced mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro with lime juice and salt.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave until soft.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing chicken in tortillas and topping with mango avocado salsa. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the tacos with your favorite toppings and enjoy with a side of Mexican street corn salad.

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