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FIESTA LIME CHICKEN TACOS WITH FRESH AVOCADO AND MANGO

Note*  This is a gluten-free/dairy-free recipe with additions (in parentheses) for those who don’t have allergies

Ingredients: 

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts –butterfly them if they are real thick
  • 1.5 T Persian Lime infused olive oil
  • 1/4 t. chili powder
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 t.  cumin
  • 2 T all natural honey
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. paprika
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 1 lime
  • soft corn tortillas (for those of you who don’t have allergies you can use tortilla of choice)
  • 1 pkg. shredded cabbage
  • fresh cilantro
  • 1 mango, cubed
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 T garlic infused olive oil

Directions:

  • Combine pepper, chili powder, cumin, paprika and salt in a small bowl
  • Rub chicken breasts on both sides with the spices
  • Place chicken in a Ziploc bag
  • Combine Persian Lime oil, honey, minced garlic, and the juice of half of the lime in small bowl with a whisk
  • Pour over chicken in bag- using a spatula to get out of bowl
  • Shake, rub, and mix everything in bag to cover chicken
  • Marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or overnight
  • Heat garlic oil in skillet over medium heat and add chicken.  Cook on both sides until done and no longer pink inside
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool
  • Slice chicken into strips and plate the tacos in this order:  tortilla, shredded cabbage, chicken, avocado, mango, and cilantro.
  • (for those who do not have dairy allergies, a dollop of sour cream or an avocado/ranch cream sauce would be delicious on top)
  • Serve with a side of pinto beans

contributed by:  Caitlin Davidson (for more gluten free/ dairy free recipes go to www.caitlinsarahdavidson.blogspot.com

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