Sonoma Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Sonoma Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa are easy to make and perfect for taco night! Juicy chicken topped with fresh avocado salsa will amaze your taste buds.
Equipment
- 1 oven or grill
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 taco shells or tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts - cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil - for cooking
- 1 teaspoon chili powder - for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon cumin - for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt - to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - to taste
- 8 taco shells or tortillas - for serving
- 1 cup diced tomatoes - for salsa
- 1 ripe avocado - diced (for salsa)
- 1/4 cup red onion - finely chopped (for salsa)
- 1 lime - juiced (for salsa)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped (for salsa)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly seasoned.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until heated through and slightly crispy.
- In another bowl, prepare the avocado salsa by combining the diced tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix gently to combine.
- Warm the taco shells or tortillas in the oven or grill for a couple of minutes until soft.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each shell with the seasoned chicken and topping it with the avocado salsa. Serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for an hour before cooking. You can also substitute grilled shrimp or beef for the chicken. Serve with a sprinkle of feta cheese for a delicious twist!
For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the salsa. Enjoy your tacos with sour cream or salsa verde on the side.