Description
Learn how to make delicious baked chicken tacos with creamy avocado sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner and is naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the spice mixture.
- Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, water, and minced garlic.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Shred or dice the chicken.
- Warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in a dry skillet, in the oven, or in the microwave.
- Assemble the baked chicken tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded chicken.
- Top with the avocado sauce and your favorite optional toppings.
Notes
- For crispier taco shells, you can lightly brush the tortillas with oil and bake them for a few minutes before filling.
- Adjust the lime juice and water in the avocado sauce to reach your desired consistency.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free when using corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg