Best Spiced Chicken Tacos With Avocado And Pomegranate Salsa Recipes

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CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa image

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

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

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.

CHICKEN TACOS-SPICY CIDER BEER BRAISED W/SWEET CHILI APPLE-POMEGRANATE SALSA. RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken Tacos-Spicy Cider Beer Braised w/Sweet Chili Apple-Pomegranate Salsa. Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by timbrehse

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 chipotle chilies in adobo, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or more or less to taste
salt and peper
1 (8 ounce) beer (I used a pumpkin beer)
1/2 cup apple cider, plus more if needed
1/2 -3/4 cup enchilada sauce (homemade or store-bought)
8 warmed flour or corn tortillas, for serving
sharp cheddar cheese + cotija cheese, for serving
Sweet Chili Apple-Pomegranate Salsa.
2 honeycrisp apples, finely chopped
arils from one small pomegranate (learn how to deseed a pomegranate here)
1 jalapeño, seeded (if desired) + chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
juice from 1 lime
2-4 tablespoons sweet thai chili sauce (I used 3, but use as little or much as you would like)

Steps:

  • Add the chicken to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Add the garlic, minced chipotle chilies in adobo, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, brown sugar and a pinch of both salt and pepper. Toss well to combine, making sure all the chicken gets coated in seasonings. Heat a large brasier or dutch oven over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side. Reduce the heat slightly and pour in the beer + apple cider. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Add the chopped apple, pomegranate arils, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and sweet thai chili sauce to a bowl. Toss well to combine, taste and adjust if needed. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Once the chicken is done cooking, remove it from the pot and shred with two forks. Meanwhile reduce the sauce that is left in the pot down to about 3/4 of a cup. Add the shredded chicken back to the sauce in the pot and toss. Now add the enchilada sauce and continue to cook about 2 minutes or until warmed through. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of apple cider. To serve, add the shredded chicken to a warmed taco shell. Top with cheddar, avocado and then the apple salsa. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro. Happy taco eating!

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