Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Tacos with Peach Salsa is the perfect summer dish that can brighten any meal throughout the year. This vibrant recipe combines tender, seasoned chicken with a refreshing peach salsa that bursts with flavor. Topped with a creamy cilantro-lime crema and nestled in warm tortillas, these tacos are not just quick to prepare but also healthy and satisfying. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal can be made in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to for busy weeknights. Customize your tacos with extra toppings like avocado or jalapeños for an added kick, and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or more)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 peaches (cored and diced)
- 1 sweet red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 3 green onions (diced)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (or more)
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 lime (medium size, freshly squeezed)
- 8 tortillas (yellow or white corn tortillas or flour tortillas)
- fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken with smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix diced peaches, red bell pepper, red onion, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the peach salsa.
- For the cilantro-lime crema, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Sriracha, lime juice, and chopped cilantro until smooth.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet and assemble by layering sliced chicken and peach salsa on each tortilla. Drizzle with crema before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg