Description
Succulent grilled chicken thighs paired with a crunchy cabbage slaw and creamy guacamole, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a delightful taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 small purple or green cabbage (or 1/2 of each)
- 3/4 cup grated carrots (1 large carrot)
- Juice from 1 to 2 limes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 large avocados
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp diced shallot
- 3 tbsp diced tomatoes
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 12 small tortillas (corn, flour, or both)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- Hot sauce
- 2 limes, quartered
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin, and coriander in a bowl. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shred the cabbage and grate the carrots into a large bowl. Squeeze in lime juice and drizzle with olive oil. Toss in cilantro, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop out the avocado flesh into a separate bowl. Add lime juice, cilantro, diced shallot, tomatoes, minced garlic, mayonnaise, and avocado oil. Mash until desired creaminess is reached.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or in a pan. Assemble tacos with grilled chicken, cabbage slaw, and guacamole. Top with queso fresco and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Marinate chicken in advance for enhanced flavor. Customize tacos with additional toppings like radishes or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg