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Easy Blackened Chicken Tacos

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Bold, flavorful blackened chicken tacos topped with fresh avocado pico de gallo, offering a perfect balance of smoky heat and creamy freshness.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil (or enough to cover the bottom of your skillet)

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

6 street taco shells

1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 roma tomatoes, chopped

1 jalapeno, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 avocados, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-sized pieces

1 lime, squeezed

Instructions

  1. Make the Blackened Seasoning: Combine seasoned salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Stir to mix well.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, until the chicken is golden-brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the skillet and let it rest before slicing it into strips.
  4. Make the Avocado Pico De Gallo: In a medium bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, jalapeno, onion, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze lime over the mixture and stir to combine. Add salt to taste.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Warm taco shells and divide the sliced chicken among them. Top with a generous spoonful of the avocado pico de gallo.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately with optional toppings like sour cream, cheese, or extra lime wedges.

Notes

For a spicier version, add more jalapenos or crushed red pepper flakes.

For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with grilled vegetables or a plant-based protein like tofu or tempeh.

For a crispy chicken version, coat the chicken in breadcrumbs before frying it.

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