Description
These Grilled Chicken Tacos with Avocado-Lime Blender Sauce are a fresh and flavorful take on traditional tacos. Tender chicken tenders are marinated in a citrusy blend, grilled to perfection, and served with a zesty slaw and creamy avocado sauce in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
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Marinade
- 3/4 cup orange juice (from 2 – 3 oranges)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed, fresh ground
- 1 teaspoon spicy paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 package Farmer Focus Chicken Tenders (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Canola oil, for grilling
Slaw
- 1/2 head red cabbage, cored and sliced thin
- 1/2 cup watermelon radish or radishes of choice, julienned
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, fresh ground
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 2 green onions, trimmed and cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
Avocado Sauce
- 2 avocados, peeled and pitted
- 1 – 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro (stems and all)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 3/4 – 1 cup water, as needed
For Serving
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and sliced thin
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine citrus juices, ACV, olive oil, spices, and sea salt in a container. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Slaw: Toss cabbage, radishes, lime, cumin, and sea salt. Add cilantro and green onion after 15 minutes.
- Make the Avocado Sauce: Blend avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and sea salt. Thin with water.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill chicken tenders until cooked through.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice chicken and serve with tortillas, slaw, avocado sauce, and desired toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like salsa, hot sauce, or cheese.
- Adjust the spice level of the avocado sauce by adding more or less jalapeño.
- Leftover chicken makes a great addition to salads or rice bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg