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Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce Recipe

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4.1 from 9 reviews

These Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for any taco night. Juicy, seasoned chicken thighs are air fried to golden perfection and paired with a creamy, zesty avocado and cilantro-based green sauce. Finished with fresh lime, cotija cheese, and classic taco toppings, this dish offers a delightful blend of textures and bold flavors in just 22 minutes.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated (or 1 tsp garlic paste or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning (Siete brand recommended)

Green Sauce

  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3-ounce chunk of cotija cheese
  • 1 big handful of cilantro stems and leaves (roughly 1/2 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of 1-2 limes (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons water (more as needed)

To Serve

  • Tortillas
  • Limes, cilantro, and diced onion for topping

Instructions

  1. Season the Chicken: Trim any excess fat off the chicken thighs if desired. In a bowl, toss the chicken with soy sauce, avocado oil, and grated garlic. Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken and mix well to evenly coat all pieces.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken thighs in the basket of an air fryer. Cook at 400°F (204°C) for 10-12 minutes until the exterior becomes crusty, golden, and the inside remains juicy and cooked through.
  3. Make the Sauce: While the chicken cooks, combine the avocado, mayo, cotija cheese, cilantro stems and leaves, garlic clove, lime juice, and water in a small food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more water if too thick or more avocado/mayo if too thin.
  4. Chop the Chicken: Let the cooked chicken rest for a few minutes, then roughly chop or pull it apart into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze additional lime juice over the chicken for extra brightness.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Spread a dollop of the green sauce onto a warm tortilla, add a generous pile of the juicy chicken pieces, and top with fresh cilantro, diced onion, and extra lime if desired. Enjoy immediately for a delicious taco experience.

Notes

  • If you don’t have an air fryer, the chicken can also be cooked on a stovetop skillet over medium-high heat until crusty and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  • Adjust the amount of taco seasoning based on your preferred spice level.
  • The green sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day, but it’s best served fresh.
  • For extra texture, consider adding chopped onions or radishes as toppings.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/ridiculously-good-chicken-tacos-with-green-sauce-recipe/