20-Minute Baked Chicken Tacos with Avocado Lime Crema
Speedy baked chicken tacos with bold Mexican flavors, topped with a zesty avocado lime crema. Juicy chicken, crispy tortillas, and fresh toppings make this a convenient weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
Skinless chicken breasts or thighs – 1.5 lbs
Salsa verde or taco seasoning – 2 tbsp
Lime juice – 1/4 cup
Flour tortillas – 8-12 small (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
Ripe avocado – 2
Cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
Red onion – 1/2 small, finely diced
Lettuce – 1 head, shredded
Radishes – 6-8, sliced
Carrot – 1/2 medium, grated
Mayo – 2 tbsp
Chili powder – 1 tsp for chicken, 1/4 tsp for crema
Instructions
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes
Mix cubes with salsa verde, lime juice, and 1 tsp chili powder
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Place tortillas on foil-lined baking sheet
Distribute chicken mixture over each tortilla and tuck in sides
Bake for 20 minutes or until tortillas are crispy
Blend 1 avocado with 1 lime’s juice, 2 tbsp mayo, 1/2 tsp cilantro, and 1/4 tsp chili powder until smooth
Top tacos with sliced avocado, cilantro, red onion, shredded lettuce, radishes, and carrot while serving
Notes
Chicken thighs recommended for extra juiciness
Corn tortillas for gluten-free version
Crema can be prepared ahead
Tacos are best served immediately after baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos per serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg