Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe BistroBlackened Chicken Tacos Recipe

Blackened Chicken Tacos Recipe

Inspired by The Bistro
Time30m
Serves2

blackened chicken, cabbage, mango pico, yum yum, (3 tacos per order)

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Chicken

For the Yum Yum Sauce

For the Tacos

Method

Preparing the Blackened Chicken

  1. 1

    Season the Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Remove from skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Making the Mango Pico

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Preparing the Yum Yum Sauce

  1. 4

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assembling the Tacos

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  2. 6

    Build the Tacos

    On each tortilla, layer shredded cabbage, slices of blackened chicken, a generous spoonful of mango pico, and drizzle with yum yum sauce. Serve immediately.

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