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Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa

Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa

Delicious Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Jalapeño Salsa blend flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • food processor
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the chicken tacos

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped (leaves & stems)
  • 2 poblano peppers deseeded & diced
  • 1 small white onion thinly sliced
  • 6-8 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • shredded lettuce for serving
  • lime wedges for serving

For the avocado-jalapeño salsa

  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 medium jalapeño deseeded & roughly chopped
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped (leaves & stems)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Make the salsa

  • Add the avocado, jalapeño, water, cilantro, vinegar and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth. Cover and keep the salsa stored in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.

Cook the chicken

  • Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add the chicken thighs, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic, cilantro, poblano peppers and onion to a large bowl and toss until fully coated. Arrange the chicken and veggies in your prepared dish (making sure everything is spread out). Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are tender.
  • Once done, use 2 large forks to shred the chicken and mix the shredded chicken and veggies together in the dish.

Notes

Leave the seeds in the jalapeño if you want your salsa extra spicy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg
Keyword avocado, Chicken, Jalapeño, poblano, salsa, Tacos
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