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Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe

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These delicious Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa are a fresh and vibrant meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-together. Featuring tender cooked chicken, crunchy red cabbage slaw, and a creamy avocado salsa, these tacos combine bright flavors and textures wrapped in warm corn tortillas for a satisfying and healthy Mexican-inspired dish.

Ingredients

Tortillas & Chicken

  • 8 Small corn tortillas
  • 3 cups Cooked chicken cut into bite-sized pieces

Red Cabbage Slaw

  • 2 cups Shredded red cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice (divided use)
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Chopped cilantro (divided use)
  • Salt to taste

Avocado Salsa

  • 1 cup Cored, seeded and diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced avocado
  • 2 tablespoons Minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cabbage Slaw: Place the shredded red cabbage in a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. Toss everything together until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld. This slaw can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 8 hours.
  2. Make the Avocado Salsa: In another medium bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, diced avocado, minced red onion, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. Mix gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  3. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the corn tortillas until soft and pliable, either on a hot skillet or in the microwave. Lay the tortillas flat and spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cabbage slaw onto each. Evenly distribute the cooked chicken on top of the slaw, then top each tortilla with a generous spoonful of the avocado salsa.
  4. Serve: Serve the chicken tacos immediately while warm for the best taste and texture experience.

Notes

  • Use cooked chicken such as grilled, roasted, or leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Warm tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side for best texture.
  • The slaw and salsa can be prepped in advance to save time during serving.
  • Adjust salt and lime juice amounts to taste depending on preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the salsa.

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