Crispy Corn tortillas with creamy Avocado crema and smoky ground chicken are packed with flavor, protein and nutrients. A healthy alternative to ground beef tacos they are so good!
Heat 1 tablespoon of Avocado Oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken (thawed and rinsed, if using frozen meat) and use a wooden spatula or a silicone spatula to break the meat and cook it up.
Once the meat changes color add in spices - chipotle pepper powder, ground cumin, taco seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder. Use a spatula to combine everything together. Add in tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 minutes stirring frequently. Iff the mixture is becoming too dry then you can add about ¼ cup of low sodium chicken broth. Take it off the heat and keep the chicken aside.
Make Avocado Cream
Cut open one large ripe avocado from the center. Remove the seed. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados.
Use a spoon to mush the filling until smooth. Add in a tablespoon of thick greek yogurt, 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Mix everything together until smooth and creamy.
Assemble Tacos
Crisp up both sides of a corn tortillas with a splash of oil in a skillet.
Schmear a tablespoon of Avocado cream on the tortillas. Add in roasted ground chicken. Top it off with sour cream, thinly sliced avocados, diced onions, and fresh chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ground Chicken Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 178IU4%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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