Name: Blackened Chicken Tacos (Standard)
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp Blackening seasoning; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 1 tbsp Lime juice; 1/4 tsp Garlic powder; 2 cups Shredded cabbage; 1/2 cup Shredded carrots; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar; 8 Corn or flour tortillas; 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro

Recipe tier

A flavorful and easy-to-make taco featuring blackened chicken, simple slaw, and a creamy sauce.

Total 40 min

Serves 4

Steps 6

Ingredients 12

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Chicken
1 lb 450 g Boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp 30 mL Blackening seasoning
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
Sauce
cup 120 g Sour cream
1 tbsp 15 mL Lime juice
tsp 1.25 mL Garlic powder
Slaw
2 cups 240 g Shredded cabbage
cup 60 g Shredded carrots
2 tbsp 30 mL Mayonnaise
1 tbsp 15 mL Apple cider vinegar
Other
8 N/A Corn or flour tortillas
cup 30 g Chopped cilantro

Equipment

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Instructions

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Prepare the Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine all Slaw ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine all Sauce ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
Prepare the Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and blackening seasoning, ensuring even coverage.
Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice or shred.
Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas according to package directions.
Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with blackened chicken, slaw, sauce, and cilantro. Serve immediately.