Description
These Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Tender chicken seasoned with smoky spices, paired with charred poblano peppers and creamy avocado salsa, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa:
- 2 medium poblano peppers, seeded and sliced
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded for less heat
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon water
- Toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomato, or crumbled queso fresco
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- Sauté the Poblano Peppers: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté poblano peppers until tender and lightly charred, about 4–5 minutes.
- Prepare the Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa: Blend avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, cilantro, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, poblano strips, avocado-jalapeño salsa, and desired toppings.
- Serve: Serve the tacos immediately.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, roast the poblano peppers over an open flame before slicing.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño in the salsa to suit your heat preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
