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Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema and Pico de Gallo
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Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema and Pico de Gallo

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @_miriamgreen15 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (cleaned, diced)Meat4 pieces
  • salt (for the chicken)Spices9 g
  • ground cuminSpices4 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles)Pantry22 ml
  • smoked paprikaSpices5 g
  • chili powderSpices5 g
  • black pepper (for the chicken)Spices2 g
  • avocado oil (for the marinade and the pan)Pantry30 ml
  • Roma tomatoes (diced)Produce2 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • red onion (finely diced)Produce40 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • cilantro (chopped, plus extra to garnish)Produce25 g
  • salt (pinch, for the salsa)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (for the salsa)Spices1 g
  • avocado (ripe)Produce2 pieces
  • ranch dip seasoningPantry8 g
  • sour creamDairy120 ml
  • Colby Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • pepper Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy100 g
  • flour or corn tortillasBakery8 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

654kcal

Carbs
33 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tongs
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Place the diced chicken thighs in a bowl with the chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, adobo sauce and a little avocado oil.
    • Mix well to coat, cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1

  2. Make the pico de gallo

    • Combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, garlic and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
    • Squeeze in the lime juice using tongs, then season with salt and black pepper and mix.
    Step 2

  3. Make the avocado crema

    • Mash the ripe avocados in a bowl.
    • Stir in the ranch dip seasoning, sour cream and lime juice until creamy.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the chicken

    • Heat a little avocado oil in a frying pan and add the marinated chicken.
    • Let it cook on one side without moving so a crust forms, then stir and finish cooking.
    Step 4

  5. Assemble the tacos

    • Warm the tortillas and fill with the chicken, Colby Jack and pepper Jack cheese, pico de gallo and avocado crema.
    • Garnish with cilantro and serve.
    Step 5
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