Taco Heaven-Inspired Crispy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Golden crispy chicken strips nestled in warm tortillas topped with a cooling avocado crema and fresh slaw for a satisfying taco experience. This mexican-inspired tacos & burritos ready in about 35 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 lb chicken breasts, thinly sliced into strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 8 corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 tsp salt for crema

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast strips in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
2. Step 2: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken strips in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
3. Step 3: In a small blender, combine 1 ripe avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend until smooth to create the avocado crema.
4. Step 4: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable. Toss 2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage, 1 grated carrot, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro together.
5. Step 5: Assemble tacos by layering crispy chicken strips on tortillas, topping with the slaw and drizzling generously with avocado crema. Serve immediately.