Chicken Tacos Recipe
Blackened chicken on a house-made guacamole spread. Pico de gallo, cilantro & queso fresco. Served on two flour tortillas
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo
Tacos
Garnish
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Season the Chicken
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a blackened crust. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Guacamole Preparation
- 3
Pico de Gallo Preparation
- 4
Prepare Pico de Gallo
In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Assembly
- 5
Assemble Tacos
Fold the tortillas over the filling and serve immediately.