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Skinny Chicken Tacos with Guacamole

A light and flavorful chicken taco topped with fresh guacamole and crisp salad leaves.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 avocado peeled and chopped
  • 1/8 cup lime juice fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red onion medium, divided — 1/4 minced and 3/4 sliced
  • 2 red tomatoes large, divided — 1/2 minced and 1 1/2 sliced
  • 8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts filleted
  • salad leaves
  • 4 hard taco shells

Instructions

  • Make the guacamole: in a medium bowl, mash the chopped avocado with the lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  • Stir the minced 1/4 portion of the red onion and the minced 1/2 tomato into the guacamole; taste and adjust salt as needed. Set aside.
  • Heat a griddle or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the filleted chicken breasts for about 6–10 minutes per side, until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes, then slice thinly.
  • Warm the hard taco shells according to package instructions if desired.
  • Assemble tacos: place salad leaves in each shell, add a spoonful of guacamole, top with sliced chicken, then finish with the remaining sliced tomatoes and sliced red onion.

Equipment

  • griddle or grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon

Notes

  • Use ripe avocado for best flavor.
  • Adjust lime and salt to taste.
  • Slice chicken thinly for easier eating.
  • Warm shells to prevent cracking.