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Blackened Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe


  • Author: Martha
  • Total Time: 0 hours

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