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Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pickled Red Onion

Quick, flavorful chicken tacos topped with creamy avocado, tangy pickled red onions, and a squeeze of lime. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pickled Red Onion
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Thinly slice the 1 red onion and place in a small bowl with the juice of 1/2 lime and a pinch of salt. Set aside to pickle while you cook.

  2. Step 2

    Slice the 1 orange bell pepper into strips. Cut the 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips and season with the 1 tsp chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the bell pepper. Sauté until tender and slightly charred, about 4-5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Warm the 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.

  6. Step 6

    Slice the 1 avocado. Fill each tortilla with chicken, peppers, avocado, and pickled onion. Serve with the remaining lime wedges and cilantro if desired.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately, letting everyone add extra lime juice to taste.

Tools you’ll need

  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • small bowl

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