Mango Salsa Chicken Tacos (Print Version)

Grilled chicken pairs with mango salsa and avocado in warm tortillas for a bright, summery dinner option.

# Components:

→ Chicken Preparation

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Mango Salsa

10 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
11 - 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
13 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
14 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Juice of 1 lime
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Assembly

17 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
18 - 1 avocado, sliced
19 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Allow to marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes.
02 - In a separate bowl, gently combine diced mango, chopped red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt until evenly blended. Reserve at room temperature.
03 - Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear. Rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or oven until soft and pliable.
05 - Layer sliced grilled chicken, mango salsa, and slices of avocado onto each tortilla. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses fresh and seasonal ingredients you can find in almost any store
  • Ready in just over half an hour perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings
  • Naturally gluten-free with corn tortillas and no dairy unless you choose to add it
  • Brings together sweet spicy and savory flavors in each bite
02 -
  • Naturally gluten-free when using corn tortillas
  • Bursts with vitamin C and antioxidant-rich ingredients
  • Leftover salsa tastes amazing with chips or as a salad topping
03 -
  • Marinate chicken overnight if you want deeper flavor it makes all the difference. Always warm tortillas right before serving for best texture.
  • If slicing jalapeño wear gloves to avoid spicy hands. Do not skip resting the grilled chicken to keep it juicy a small step with a big payoff.
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