Description
Delicious blackened chicken tacos packed with flavor and topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening seasoning.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Rub the olive oil over the chicken, then generously coat both sides with the blackening seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.
- While the chicken is resting, warm the tortillas in the same skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until they are soft and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few strips of blackened chicken on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and avocado slices. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce on top of the tacos.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting cooking times as necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg