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

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

Servings 4

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Tags: 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 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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