Description
Crispy Chicken Carnitas Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Lime Sauce bring the fiesta to your table! Tender, slow-cooked chicken is seasoned to perfection and then crisped for an irresistible texture. Paired with a creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce, these tacos offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is versatile and easy to prepare. Customize your tacos with fresh toppings for added fun and freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rub the spices on chicken thighs.
- Sear in olive oil until browned; add chicken broth and simmer until tender.
- Shred chicken and crisp it in the skillet for additional texture.
- Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg