Delicious Blackened Chicken Tacos for Family Fun
These delicious blackened chicken tacos are bursting with flavor and perfect for family gatherings.
Equipment
- grill or cast iron grill pan
- mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced in half lengthwise
- 1 mango, cubed
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 5 radishes, cubed small
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8–10 corn tortillas, warmed
- Shredded lettuce
- Queso fresco or crumbled feta
- Chipotle lime sauce
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thin fillets.
- Combine all seasonings in a bowl, coat chicken with olive oil and seasoning mix.
- Preheat grill or pan over medium-high heat, grill chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked.
- Mix mango, avocado, radishes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and salt to create salsa.
- Warm tortillas, spread chipotle lime sauce, add lettuce, chicken, and salsa, then top with queso fresco.
Notes
For air frying, preheat to 400°F and cook chicken for 4 minutes on each side. To reduce spice, omit cayenne and jalapeño.