Blackened Chicken Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema

5 from 7 votes

Blackened Chicken Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema

These blackened chicken tacos are an easy dinner recipe made with juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy avocado lime crema and your favorite taco toppings.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 560kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

For the Blackened Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon for a less spicier seasoning

For the Avocado Lime Crema

1 ripe avocado
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons
1 clove garlic
¼ salt or to taste

For the Tacos

8 small corn or flour tortillas
1 cup lettuce shredded
1 cup tomatoes diced
½ cup red onion diced
½ cup feta cheese or queso fresco crumbled
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
lime wedges for serving optional

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
Make the Blackening Seasoning: Combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Season the Chicken: Coat chicken breasts with olive oil, then generously sprinkle with seasoning.
Cook the Chicken: Grill or skillet cook chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through (165°F internal temperature) and nicely blackened, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Let rest for a few minutes.

Creamy Avocado Lime Crema

Combine Ingredients: Blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth in a blender or food processor.
Taste: Taste and add more salt if desired.

Assemble the Tacos

Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a skillet, on a grill, or over an open flame on a gas stove.
Slice the Chicken: Slice cooked chicken into thin strips.
Assemble Your Tacos: Fill warmed tortillas with blackened chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, feta, and avocado lime crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges if desired. Fold over and enjoy!

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Notes

Get creative with toppings. Try pickled jalapenos, red pickled onions, mango salsa, pineapple salsa, pico de Gallo, or crumbled Cotija cheese.
Make extra avocado lime crema to use as a dipping sauce for chips, potatoes, or shrimp; or as a topping for other dishes.
Set up a taco bar with all your toppings so everyone can add their favorites.
Use leftover blackened chicken in salads, wraps, or quesadillas.
Store leftover crema and chicken separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

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