Savory Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce in Just 20 Minutes

Delicious Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce, ready in just 20 minutes for a perfect dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts
2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Use your favorite blend
2 cloves Garlic Fresh, or substitute with garlic powder
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Coconut aminos for gluten-free option
2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil For cooking

For the Tacos

4 pieces Tortillas (Corn-Flour Blend) Warm in a skillet
1 cup Green Sauce (Avocado Aji Verde) Or store-bought salsa
0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
0.5 cup Onions Diced, or use pickled onions

Equipment

air fryer
Skillet
medium bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces, preparing all ingredients.
In a bowl, mix oil, soy sauce, and taco seasoning. Add chicken and mix until coated.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) and cook chicken for about 11 minutes until crispy.
Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
Assemble tacos with chicken, green sauce, cilantro, and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with additional toppings like avocado or cheese as per preference.

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