Ancho Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Avocado Cream Recipe

Indulge in these flavorful Ancho Chicken Tacos! A twist on a classic, this recipe features tender chicken marinated in smoky ancho chile powder, topped with a vibrant cilantro slaw, and a creamy avocado sauce. While inspired by a lighter recipe, we've amped up the flavor – but you can easily lighten it up by using flour tortillas instead of corn. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 393.8 kcal
Protein 58g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Ancho Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Avocado Cream

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Ingredients for Ancho Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Avocado Cream

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • Dried Ancho Chile Powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic salt
  • Ground Cumin
  • Cooking Spray
  • Lime Zest
  • Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • Green Onion
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Canola Oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Corn Tortillas

How to Make Ancho Chicken Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Avocado Cream

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts with 2 tbsp ancho chile powder, 1 tbsp garlic salt, and 1 tbsp ground cumin.
  3. Coat the pan with cooking spray.
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken from pan and shred with two forks.
  6. While chicken cooks, prepare the avocado cream: Combine ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 ripe avocado, zest and juice of 1 lime (reserve 1 tbsp juice for slaw), in a blender or food processor until completely smooth.
  7. For the cilantro slaw: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cabbage, ½ cup chopped cilantro, 2 green onions (thinly sliced), 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and ½ tsp salt. Toss to coat.
  8. Warm 12 corn tortillas according to package directions.
  9. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, 1 tablespoon of avocado cream, and ¼ cup of cilantro slaw.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

18g

Carbs

11g