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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa are a delicious summertime dinner recipe

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 345 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken breast see note, boneless skinless
  • 2 tablespoons tequila optional
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
For the Mango Salsa:
  • 2 Mango peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and finely chopped, large
  • 1 garlic optional, small clove
  • 1 pinch salt to taste, sea salt
For the Cabbage Slaw:
  • 3 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to taste, sea salt
Chipotle Sour Cream:
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 Chipotle chili chopped, whole, in adobo sauce
  • 1 pinch salt sea salt
For Serving:
  • corn tortilla or flour tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:
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  1. Add all ingredients for the chicken to a zip lock bag and shake well to combine. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour, up to 10.
  2. When you're ready to grill the chicken, preheat your grill to a medium-high setting. Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill and grill 3 minutes, until dark grill marks appear. Flip and grill another 3 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (the internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F, and the chicken should feel firm when poked).
  3. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Make the Mango Salsa:
  1. Add all ingredients for the salsa to a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Cabbage Slaw
  1. Add ingredients for the slaw to a mixing bowl. Use your hands to massage the lime juice into the cabbage until the cabbage turns a brighter purple, about 2 to 3 minutes. This process helps break down the fibers in the cabbage and makes it easier to chew. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Chipotle Sour Cream
  1. Add ingredients for the chipotle sour cream to a small bowl and stir until well-combined. Taste for flavor and add more sea salt and/or chopped chipotle chilis to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Make the Tacos
  1. Heat the tortillas in the microwave or on the stove top. Smear each tortilla with desired amount of chipotle sour cream, then top with cabbage slaw, sliced grilled chicken, and mango salsa. Serve with sliced avocado and cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • *You can also use 2 to 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces like thighs and drums

Nutrition Information

Serving 1taco Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 9g (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345

% Daily Value*

Serving 1taco
Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 9g 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

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

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