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Blackened Chicken Tacos Recipe

Blackened Chicken Tacos are one of my favorite fun easy chicken recipes for any day of the year! Just the right amount of spicy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 910 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice from ½ lime
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided (½ stick)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1 cup thinly sliced bell pepper any color
  • 8 small flour tortillas
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 ounces queso fresco
  • chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 radish sliced

Instructions

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  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry, and slice into strips (no larger than ½-inch wide).
  2. Add the olive oil, lime juice, and spices to a large bowl, whisk to combine into a spice mixture.
  3. Add the chicken strips to the bowl, toss in the spice mixture to coat.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, and cook for a few minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through. Set chicken aside.
  5. In the same pan you cooked the chicken in (no need to clean), melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high.
  6. Add the onions and peppers and sauté until they begin to soften, but don’t let them cook so long that they become mushy. Set aside.
  7. To assemble the tacos, spread 1 tablespoon of sour cream onto each tortilla. Top with the blackened chicken, peppers, and onions. Add 2 tablespoons of drained black beans, a few slices of avocado, and 1 tablespoon of cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro, and garnish with a few slices of radish.

Notes

  • Storage: Store blackened chicken and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
  • Store blackened chicken and vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 910kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 61g (122%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 217mg (72%) Sodium 1289mg (54%) Potassium 1573mg (45%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2773IU (55%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 259mg (26%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 910

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 910kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 61g 122%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 217mg 72%
Sodium 1289mg 54%
Potassium 1573mg 33%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2773IU 55%
Vitamin C 66mg 73%
Calcium 259mg 26%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.