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Lime-Rubbed Chicken Avocado Tacos with Corn Guacamole

Recipe courtesy of Pati Jinich on behalf of Avocados From Mexico
Servings 8

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • corn or safflower oil

Corn Guacamole:

  • 1 jalapeno chile roasted and chopped, or to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves skin on
  • 2 large ripe Avocados From Mexico halved, pitted and diced
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels shaved from corn or cooked from thawed
  • 3/4 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved or chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt or to taste

Tacos:

  • 16 corn tortillas

Instructions

  • To make chicken: In bowl, mix lime juice with olive oil, salt, ground pepper and rosemary. Pour on top of chicken in container. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
  • Heat medium-sized saute or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add corn or safflower oil; once hot but not smoking, add chicken. Saute until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from pan; place on chopping board to cool. When cool enough to handle, slice into diagonal strips about 1/2-inch wide.
  • To make corn guacamole: Place jalapeno and garlic cloves in small baking dish under broiler 6-9 minutes, or until completely cooked through, soft and skin is charred. Once cool enough to handle, peel garlic and mince along with chiles.
  • Place diced avocado in mixing bowl. Add charred and minced garlic and jalapenos, gently tossing together. Incorporate corn and tomatoes. Squeeze lime juice on top and sprinkle with salt. Mix together.
  • To assemble tacos: In hot skillet or comal set over medium-low heat, heat tortillas about 1 minute per side.
  • Place tortillas in tortilla warmer or wrap in clean kitchen towel or cloth napkin. Serve with guacamole and chicken.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Cinco de Mayo, healthy, Heart Healthy, holiday