Name: grilled chicken avocado tacos with zesty cilantro lime sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste; 2 medium ripe avocados sliced; 8 small corn or flour tortillas; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 lime cut into wedges; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon water if needed

Description

These tacos combine juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and a tangy cilantro lime sauce for a quick and flavorful meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, they are easy to prepare and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

2 medium ripe avocados sliced

8 small corn or flour tortillas

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 lime cut into wedges

1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon water if needed

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine olive oil garlic chili powder cumin salt and pepper and toss the chicken to coat. Marinate for 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat and lightly oil the surface. Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes and slice.

3. In a bowl whisk together Greek yogurt mayonnaise lime juice cilantro honey garlic powder and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning.

4. Warm tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until pliable.

5. Assemble tacos by layering chicken slices avocado and cilantro lime sauce in each tortilla. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime wedge.

6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and enjoy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: main course
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 500
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 30
Fiber: 5
Protein: 30
Cholesterol: 75

Keywords: grilled chicken tacos, avocado tacos, cilantro lime sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, mexican tacos