California Tacos

Dive into the vibrant flavors of California with these irresistible California Tacos! This quick and easy recipe combines perfectly seasoned, skillet-seared chicken with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, and a zesty cilantro finish, all nestled in warm corn tortillas. A drizzle of tangy, homemade spicy sour cream sauce elevates each bite, while a squeeze of fresh lime adds the perfect citrusy kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos are a fresh and healthy twist on classic taco night, ideal for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering. Perfect for taco enthusiasts, this recipe celebrates fresh ingredients and bold, sunny flavors that transport you straight to the West Coast.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 1 pound chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole lime
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 whole avocado
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 whole red onion
• 0.25 cup cilantro
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Step 2

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. In a small bowl, toss the chicken with lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to coat evenly.

Step 3

Cook the seasoned chicken in the skillet for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's cooked through and slightly golden on the edges. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

While the chicken is cooking, dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro.

Step 5

Heat the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds on each side, until warm and pliable.

Step 6

Assemble the tacos by layering shredded lettuce onto each tortilla. Top with cooked chicken, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix sour cream with hot sauce to create a creamy taco sauce. Drizzle the sauce over the tacos.

Step 8

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1708.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2611.0

Total Fat 123.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.4g
Cholesterol 447.6mg	0%
Sodium 3179.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.8g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 165.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 581.7mg	0%
Iron 13.0mg	0%
Potassium 4158.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 34.6%