Crunchy Chicken Tacos with Poblano and Avocado Jalapeño Salsa
Crunchy Chicken Tacos with Poblano and Avocado Jalapeño Salsa are a lively addition to your dinner table! These mouthwatering tacos feature tender, seasoned chicken enveloped in crispy corn tortillas and topped with a zesty salsa made from fresh poblanos, creamy avocados, and spicy jalapeños. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, these tacos offer a fiesta of flavors in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 poblano peppers, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 8 corn tortillas
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and paprika; place on the baking sheet.
- Bake chicken for 20-25 minutes until cooked through; shred once cool.
- While chicken bakes, combine chopped poblanos, jalapeño, avocados, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Warm tortillas in a pan; fill each with shredded chicken and top with salsa.
- Serve drizzled with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg