Description
These Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce are a delightful twist on traditional tacos. Tender chicken is seasoned and cooked to perfection, then topped with a flavorful creamy chimichurri sauce, crunchy vegetables, and creamy feta cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce:
- 3 tbsp. Mayonnaise like Duke’s or Hellman’s
- 3 tbsp. plain Greek Yogurt full-fat
- 2 tbsp. minced Shallot
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped Parsley
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
- 1 small clove Garlic pressed or grated
- 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
For the Shredded Chicken Filling:
- 2 tsp. Avocado Oil
- 8 oz. Chicken Breast
- 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked Black Pepper
- 1 small Jalapeno thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Red Onion
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped Cilantro
For the Tacos / Toppings:
- 6 small Flour Tortillas about 5” in diameter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Romaine Lettuce or your favorite greens
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced Red Onion
- 1/2 medium Avocado sliced or diced
- 1/3 cup crumbled Feta Cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, shallot, parsley, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and salt until well combined.
- Cook the Shredded Chicken Filling: Heat avocado oil in a pan and cook chicken breast seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper until cooked through. Shred the chicken and mix with jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
- Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas, then fill each with shredded chicken filling, lettuce, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese. Drizzle with creamy chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings for these tacos by adding salsa, diced tomatoes, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add more jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce to the creamy chimichurri sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg