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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Mouthwatering Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

Enjoy these Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce for a quick and flavorful dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast or chicken thighs or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or olive oil
For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 piece Shallot or red onion or green onion
  • ¼ cup Parsley or cilantro
  • ¼ cup Cilantro or omit
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh or garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
For the Tacos
  • 1 piece Jalapeño or omit for milder tacos
  • ½ piece Red Onion or green onion
  • 2 pieces Flour Tortillas or corn tortillas or lettuce wraps
  • 1 cup Shredded Romaine Lettuce or other leafy greens
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese or omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, chopped shallot, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, and kosher salt. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
  1. Pat chicken breasts dry, mix garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub over chicken and rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Let rest for 5 minutes before shredding.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the same skillet, add water, sliced jalapeño, and sliced red onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Shred chicken with forks and mix it back into the skillet with jalapeños and onions. Add chopped cilantro and heat through.
Assemble Tacos
  1. Warm tortillas, layer with shredded lettuce, avocado, chicken mixture, and feta cheese. Drizzle chimichurri sauce on top and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble tacos just before serving to keep tortillas crisp.

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