Description
Succulent charred chicken breasts meet vibrant fresh toppings in these smoky, zesty tacos. Packed with citrus brightness, tender meat, and crunchy cabbage, this Mexican-American fusion recipe delivers street food magic in minutes.
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (600g)
4 large flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cabbage (green or red)
1 ripe avocado, sliced
Juice and zest of 2 limes
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced (optional)
Instructions
Combine lime juice, vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro in a bowl to create marinade
Add chicken breasts and let marinate for 15 minutes
Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet or griddle
Sear chicken breasts over high heat on both sides until deeply charred (3-4 minutes total)
Microwave tortillas for 30 seconds to soften
Assemble tacos with cabbage, hot chicken, avocado, lime zest, and jalapeño if using
Notes
Use a cast iron skillet for best char results
Tacos are best served immediately to maintain crisp tortillas
Substitute corn tortillas for gluten-free version
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Searing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg