Zesty Lime Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

Juicy grilled chicken tacos topped with creamy avocado crema, fresh cilantro, and pickled onions for a tangy twist. This Mexican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, lime, avocado 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, juiced lime
• 2 ripe, mashed avocado
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 8 large tortillas

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken thighs with 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp paprika. Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then shred.
2. Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp chili powder, and 0.25 tsp black pepper into a marinade. Brush over chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: For crema, blend mashed avocado, 0.25 cup Greek yogurt, 0.5 tsp lime zest, and 0.25 tsp salt until smooth. Chill for 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Toss sliced red onion with 0.25 cup white vinegar and 0.25 tsp sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Warm tortillas in a skillet over medium heat. Assemble tacos with shredded chicken, crema, pickled onion, and fresh cilantro.