It’s Taco Time!
If you’re an avocado or guac lover like me, THIS RECIPE IS FOR YOU! Every time we make these Spicy Chicken + Avocado Tacos, Kendall and I agree that they’re high-dollar restaurant quality. We originally found the recipe HERE and then just tweaked it to keep it macro-conscious! This meal is SO easy to make, and it would be a perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday recipe list! It’s a must-try, and if you do try it out be sure to let me know! I hope you love it as much as we do!
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SPICY CHICKEN + AVOCADO TACOS
THE INGREDIENTS
- Chicken Marinade
- Pack of Chicken Tenderloins (we end up using about 3/4 of the pack)
- 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 3/4 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Lime Juice from 1/2 Lime
- Cilantro-Lime Crema
- 1/3 Cup Light Sour Cream
- 3 Tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Juice of Lime
- 1 Tbsp Water
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Everything Else
- 1 Avocado
- Bag of Shredded Lettuce
- 4-5 Small Tortillas (we usually get the Carb Balance kind, but because of #quarantine this is all we could find!)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all chicken marinade ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together. Do not add the chicken yet.
- Using kitchen scissors, cut up the chicken tenderloins into VERY small pieces and place in the bowl with the marinade. Toss to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinated chicken for 10-15 minutes (the longer the better!)
- While the chicken sits in the fridge, add ALL crema ingredients to a bowl or food processor (we use THIS GADGET). Blend/mix until creamy.
- After 10-15 minutes have passed, cook the chicken on med-high heat for about 8-9 minutes or until the chicken has cooked through. You shouldn’t have to add oil or Pam to the pan because of the marinade!
- As the chicken is cooking (and if preferred), char your tortillas. We char ours on our griddle (LINKED HERE). These tacos are SO good with a little crunch to the tortilla!
- Assemble tacos – start with your tortillas, then add desired amount of chicken, shredded lettuce, crema, and diced avocado. We also top ours with a few dashes of hot sauce to kick up the spice! I’ve linked the taco stands we use HERE.
- Finally, pour yourself a freshly made skinny margarita (recipe to come!) to round out your taco meal. 😉
