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
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- Coat the pan with cooking spray.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, stirring frequently, until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and shred with two forks.
- 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.
- 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.
- Warm 12 corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, 1 tablespoon of avocado cream, and ¼ cup of cilantro slaw.
- 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