California Tacos
Dive into the vibrant flavors of California with these irresistible California Tacos! This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly seasoned, skillet-seared chicken with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, and a zesty cilantro finish, all nestled in warm corn tortillas. A drizzle of tangy, homemade spicy sour cream sauce elevates each bite, while a squeeze of fresh lime adds the perfect citrusy kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos are a fresh and healthy twist on classic taco night, ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Perfect for taco enthusiasts, this recipe celebrates fresh ingredients and bold, sunny flavors that transport you straight to the West Coast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces corn tortillas
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 whole avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 whole red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to coat evenly.
Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked through and slightly golden on the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.
While the chicken is cooking, dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro.
Heat the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side, until warm and pliable.
Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce onto each tortilla. Top with cooked chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream with hot sauce to create a creamy taco sauce. Drizzle the sauce over the tacos.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.8 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 448 mg | 149% | |
| Sodium | 3179 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.2 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.8 g | 192% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 165.1 g | 330% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 582 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 4159 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
