Grilled Chicken Tacos with Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

Amazing, flavorful chicken tacos with the creamiest avocado & cilantro sauce. The perfect meal to enjoy any time of the week! 

Fresh vegetables wrapped in a soft tortillas served with a homemade kickin’ grilled taco seasoned-chicken. Did I mention the cool & creamy avo-sauce that’s drizzled on top?…. And that’s not even the best part! It’s the easy 20-minute preparation from start to finish until you have a healthy, feel-good meal that will satisfy just about anyone.

I’ve been itching to share this recipe since having it for dinner one-no…TWO nights this week! Really. I honestly could say this is one of the best, most refreshing tacos I’ve probably ever had. But you decide for yourself! 🙂

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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Creamy Avocado-Cilantro Sauce

Servings 4

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Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

Amazing, flavorful chicken tacos with the creamiest avocado & cilantro sauce. The perfect meal to enjoy any time of the week! 

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: chicken tacos, healthy chicken tacos

Calories: 279 kcal

Author: Bethany Kramer

Ingredients

Tacos:

• 1 pack flour tortillas
• 3 medium tomatoes from the vine, diced
• 1 1/2 cup lettuce, arugula, spring mix, etc
• 1 ripe avocado (1 for avo-sauce)
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved and cut into cubes
• 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Avocado-Cilantro Sauce:

• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 avocado, pitted and cubed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Taco Seasoning (mixed in a small bowl):

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Tacos:

1. Chop your avocado, cilantro, lettuce, and tomatoes for toppings and set aside.

2. Using a grill pan/grill or regular sauté pan, bring to medium heat with olive oil.
   

3. Roll cubed chicken in homemade taco seasoning (or store-bought)

   Place seasoned chicken cubes in pan/grill, allowing them cook 1-2 minutes on all sides or until cooked through (4-5 minutes).

4. Place chicken cubes in tortillas with toppings, splash of lime juice + cilantro and that oh-so-creamy avo-sauce!
   

Avocado Sauce:

1. Place all ingredients in blender till fully combined and creamy. When tacos are ready drizzle till your hearts-delight!
   

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About The Author

Bethany Kramer is a home cook, recipe developer, and dog mom. She found a deep love for food and nutrition after learning to cook from her mom at eight years old. Since then she’s been developing and sharing recipes from her own kitchen that are bold in flavor and nourishing to the body!
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