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Grilled Chicken Street Tacos with Avocado slices and creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce on a rustic plate.

chicken street tacos with creamy cilantro lime sauce & avocado twist


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

These chicken street tacos with creamy cilantro lime sauce and avocado offer a quick and flavorful dinner option inspired by recetas mexicanas. Smoky grilled chicken, tangy sauce, and creamy avocado combine for a vibrant taco night experience.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • zest of 1 lime

  • Instructions

    1. Combine olive oil lime juice garlic cumin chili powder salt and pepper in a bowl and add chicken to marinate for 20 to 30 minutes

    2. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and grill chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through then rest and slice

    3. Blend greek yogurt olive oil cilantro garlic lime juice and lime zest until smooth to make cilantro lime sauce

    4. Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or open flame until soft and slightly charred

    5. Slice avocados and arrange on warm tortillas

    6. Assemble tacos by adding sliced chicken avocado and drizzling with cilantro lime sauce

    7. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: grilling
    • Cuisine: mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 tacos
    • Calories: 350
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 18
    • Saturated Fat: 4
    • Unsaturated Fat: 12
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 28
    • Fiber: 5
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: chicken street tacos, cilantro lime sauce, avocado tacos, recetas mexicanas, chicken avocado tacos, quick dinner, taco night, gluten free tacos, creamy sauce, street tacos