Easy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Three crispy chicken tacos filled with grilled goodness, garnished with cilantro and diced red onions, are placed on a white plate. Lime wedges sit on the side, accompanied by bowls of sauce and a blurred avocado in the background.

Easy Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

Try these irresistible Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce. Juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a fabulous green sauce - the ultimate taco delight!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Servings: servings

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Chicken Tacos

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cooking oil like avocado oil
tortillas for serving (I prefer corn tortillas)
chopped red onion for serving

Avocado Cilantro Sauce

1 avocado
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (1 big bunch)
1 garlic clove
juice from 2 limes about 1 tablespoon
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
water as needed for consistency

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Instructions

Season the Chicken: Toss the spices together and then sprinkle over the chicken thighs in a bowl. Add the oil and toss with your hands or with tongs until evenly coated. It's important that the chicken is thoroughly coated.
Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken in the basket of an air fryer (alternate cooking instructions in the notes), and be sure to lay the thighs flat to make them as thin as possible and evenly spaced so air can circulate. Air fry at 415 degrees for 10-12 minutes. They should be golden and browned in spots and juicy and tender too!
Make the Sauce: While the chicken is cooking, whirl the sauce in a small food processor or blender. If it’s too thick, add water to thin to desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add a bit more avocado or sour cream/yogurt.
Chop the Chicken: When the chicken is done, let it stand for a few minutes to cool slightly, then roughly chop or pull it into bite-sized pieces. Squeeze lime juice over the top and make your taco!
Make the Tacos: Add a spoonful of avocado sauce into a tortilla, with a hearty serving of juicy chicken and finish with fresh cilantro, diced red onions, and maybe even more sauce-- Enjoy!

Notes

Chicken: While I'm using boneless skinless chicken thighs, you can also make these with chicken breasts. Be sure to slice them in half lengthwise if they are thick.
Oven Instructions: Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 375 degrees F.

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