Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Delicious chicken tacos topped with a fresh avocado salsa, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Cut them into smaller pieces for quick cooking.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown.
- Make the avocado salsa: In a bowl, gently toss together diced avocados, tomato, onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Warm the tortillas: In the same skillet, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with cooked chicken and top with avocado salsa. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Choose ripe avocados for the best flavor. Avoid overcooking the chicken to maintain its juiciness.