Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos with Creamy Avocado Crema
Flavorful grilled chicken tacos topped with a rich avocado crema, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant, authentic Mexican street-style dish. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, avocado, lime for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 medium avocado
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 onion
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Mexican chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 tortillas
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Instructions
- Step 1: Season chicken thighs with cumin, chili powder, salt, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until charred and juicy.
- Step 2: Dice avocado, lime zest, and cilantro. Blend with 2 tbsp lime juice and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth, then chill.
- Step 3: Sauté diced onion in remaining 2 tbsp olive oil until caramelized, about 8 minutes. Fold into the chicken.
- Step 4: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet. Assemble tacos with chicken, avocado crema, and a sprinkle of lime zest.
