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Name: Chicken Avocado Street Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 small corn tortillas; 9 oz boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into strips; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Chicken Avocado Street Tacos

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These vibrant Chicken Avocado Street Tacos are a celebration of fresh flavors and textures—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. The chicken is seasoned and seared for maximum flavor, then nestled in warm corn tortillas and topped with crisp cabbage, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, tangy cotija, and a sprinkle of cilantro. A squeeze of lime ties everything together, making each bite zesty and satisfying. The contrasting elements—crunchy, creamy, savory, and bright—make these tacos as fun to eat as they are beautiful on the plate.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a bowl, toss chicken strips with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
To assemble each taco, layer with shredded cabbage, cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado.
Sprinkle with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.