Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Crispy Chicken Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce, a dish that brings a taste of Mexico to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and spices.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sear the chicken on both sides.
- Add chicken broth and simmer until tender.
- Shred the chicken and crisp it in the skillet.
- Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with crispy chicken and sauce.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Perfect for taco night or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crispy Chicken Carnitas Tacos, Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce, Mexican Tacos