Description
These Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional tacos. Tender chicken seasoned with cumin, paprika, and garlic, paired with roasted poblano peppers, all topped with a creamy avocado-jalapeño salsa.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 2 poblano peppers (roasted, peeled, and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
For the Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded for less heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, adding poblano slices for the last 2 minutes.
- Make the Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa: Blend avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, Greek yogurt, and salt until smooth.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with chicken and poblanos, top with salsa, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding pickled red onions or crumbled queso fresco.
- Grilling the chicken and poblanos can add a smoky charred flavor to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
