Ingredients
– 2 large chicken breasts
– 2 tablespoons paprika
– 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 8 small corn or flour tortillas
– 1 ripe mango, diced
– 1 red onion, finely chopped
– 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– Juice of 1 lime
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa is easy if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly on both sides of the chicken breasts.
2. Heat the Skillet: Drizzle the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the oil to heat until shimmering but not smoking.
3. Cook the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked and blackened. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
4. Rest the Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes. This allows the juices to distribute evenly.
5. Make the Mango Salsa: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
6. Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the blackened chicken into thin strips.
7. Assemble the Tacos: Warm the tortillas in the same skillet briefly. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken and top generously with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 tacos
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 34g