Best Spiced Chicken Tacos With Avocado And Pomegranate Salsa Recipes

CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA

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A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons lime juice
8 taco shells, warmed

Steps:

Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Brown chicken. Add water, sugar and seasonings. Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently mix avocado, corn, tomatoes and lime juice. Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells; top with avocado salsa. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICED CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO AND POMEGRANATE SALSA RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Spiced Chicken Tacos with Avocado and Pomegranate Salsa Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by AzWench

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder
kosher salt
Pepper
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 medium radishes
2 scallions
1 large avocado
1/4 c. pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
8 small flour tortillas
sour cream

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic, chili powders, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 2. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with the spice mixture and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the baking sheet and roast until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently toss together the radishes, scallions, avocado, pomegranate seeds, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; fold in the cilantro. 3. Slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Fill the tortillas with the chicken and top with the pomegranate salsa. Serve with sour cream, if desired.