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Zesty Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa

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Learn how to make mango salsa for chicken tacos with this easy recipe! These zesty Mexican chicken tacos are the best citrus chicken tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: main dish
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts approx. 450g
  • 1 tablespoon Napa Valley olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 ripe mango diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado California-grown, sliced
  • queso fresco optional, crumbled

Method
 

  1. Mix the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, and slice into strips.
  3. Combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently to mix and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
  5. Place chicken slices onto each tortilla, top with mango salsa, and add avocado slices. Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco if desired.

Notes

Mango Alternatives: If you cannot find a perfectly ripe mango at the store, I have discovered that fresh peaches or even diced pineapple provide that same tropical sweetness.
Storage Advice: I always store the