Name: Chicken Street Tacos With Mango Salsa & Avocado Crema
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 500g (1.1lb) chicken thighs, boneless skinless; 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil; 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika; 1 tsp (5g) ground cumin; 0.5 tsp (2.5g) ground coriander; 0.25 tsp (1.25g) sumac; 0.25 tsp (1.25g) chipotle powder; 1 tsp (5g) sea salt; 0.5 tsp (2.5g) black pepper; 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice; 1 lime, zested; 8 small corn tortillas (≈8cm/3in); 1 mango, diced (150g/5oz); 0.25 cup (30g) red bell pepper, diced; 0.25 cup (30g) red onion, diced; 1 jalapeño, minced (1g); 2 tbsp (30ml) cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice (extra); 1 avocado, ripe (≈150g/5oz); 0.25 cup (60ml) Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice; 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) garlic powder; 0.5 cup (120ml) red onion, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp (15g) sugar; 0.25 cup (30g) feta cheese (optional); Cilantro leaves, torn; Lime wedges; Microgreens; Edible flowers

Description

These Chicken Street Tacos deliver a vibrant Mexican flavor experience with tender marinated chicken, zesty mango salsa, and creamy avocado crema. It’s a fiesta for your taste buds, easily made at home!

Ingredients

500g (1.1lb) chicken thighs, boneless skinless
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika
1 tsp (5g) ground cumin
0.5 tsp (2.5g) ground coriander
0.25 tsp (1.25g) sumac
0.25 tsp (1.25g) chipotle powder
1 tsp (5g) sea salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g) black pepper
2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
1 lime, zested
8 small corn tortillas (≈8cm/3in)
1 mango, diced (150g/5oz)
0.25 cup (30g) red bell pepper, diced
0.25 cup (30g) red onion, diced
1 jalapeño, minced (1g)
2 tbsp (30ml) cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice (extra)
1 avocado, ripe (≈150g/5oz)
0.25 cup (60ml) Greek yogurt
1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice
0.5 tsp (2.5ml) garlic powder
0.5 cup (120ml) red onion, thinly sliced
0.25 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp (15g) sugar
0.25 cup (30g) feta cheese (optional)
Cilantro leaves, torn
Lime wedges
Microgreens
Edible flowers

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Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Combine olive oil, spices, lime juice, and zest. Coat chicken and rest for 15-120 minutes.
Make Mango Salsa: Gently combine mango, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice.
Whip Avocado Crema: Blend avocado, yogurt, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
Pickle Red Onions: Combine red onion, vinegar, sugar, and salt; let sit for 15+ minutes.
Sear Chicken: Sear chicken 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through (74°C/165°F).
Rest & Slice: Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas for 30 seconds per side.
Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with chicken, salsa, crema, pickled onions, and feta (optional).
Garnish & Serve: Garnish with cilantro, microgreens, edible flowers, and lime wedges.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and don’t overcook the chicken. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Mexican
Method: Grilling, Searing
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg