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Taco Tuesday: Crispy Margarita Chicken Tacos with Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

May 23, 2017 by Jaida Leave a Comment

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Crispy breaded chicken marinated with all the flavors of your favorite margarita, wrapped up in a taco topped with strawberry-avocado salsa. Is that summer on a plate, or what??

Crispy Margarita Chicken Tacos

I believe this was the first taco recipe I ever posted on the blog, back in 2011. I had just discovered the blog How Sweet It Is, and I was making her recipes as fast as I could get them on the menu. Six years later, I’m still loving her recipes! I mean, strawberry-avocado salsa? Yum. I know some people are divided on the whole, mixing fruit with savory dishes thing, but…it’s pretty amazing.

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The chicken is marinated in tequila and lime juice, then breaded and baked to crispy perfection. Wrap that up in a warm tortilla and top with the strawberry-avocado salsa and you have dinner perfection!

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I remember really loving this taco the first time I made it,  but it seemed even better this time around. Perhaps it’s as simple as time. 6 years is a good bit of time. To change, to grow, to appreciate things (like, food) more and more. I’d like to believe that I have grown as a person and a cook over all that time. And while the recipe remains the same, sometimes the method and care of preparation can change over time. Having a family to care for and feed might have a little something to do with that, as well.

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So, while the taco has always been a good one – as are so many recipes on Jessica’s blog – it tasted just a little bit sweeter this time. So, don’t miss out on this perfect-for-summer taco! The recipe can easily be doubled (or more!) for a larger crowd.

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Crispy Margarita Chicken Tacos with Strawberry-Avocado Salsa

Crispy breaded chicken marinated with all the flavors of your favorite margarita, wrapped up in a taco topped with strawberry-avocado salsa. Is that summer on a plate, or what??
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Ingredients

  • 2  chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 4 Tbsp whole wheat flour
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1/2  tsp ground coriander
  • 1 avocado , chopped
  • 1 medium tomato , chopped
  • 4 large strawberries , stem removed and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro , chopped
  • juice of half a lime
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 4  tortillas (whichever type you prefer)

Instructions

  • Combine oil, tequila, lime juice, lime zest, and coriander in a baking dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then slice into strips lengthwise. Add the chicken to the marinade, cover and put in the fridge until ready to make.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Combine panko, flour, lime zest and coriander in a bowl. Lay a wire rack on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. Remove chicken from marinade and coat strips in panko mixture, pressing so the crumbs stick. Lay them on the baking sheet then give them a quick spray of non-stick spray. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake 10 more.
  • While chicken is cooking, combine avocado, tomato, and strawberries and cilantro. Mix with salt, pepper and lime juice.
  • Heat tortillas if desired, then serve with crisp chicken, salsa, and toppings of your choice (cheese, lettuce, etc).
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Adapted from How Sweet It Is

Filed Under: Chicken, Main Dish, Tacos Tagged With: Avocado, Avocado Salsa, Chicken, Strawberry, Taco Tuesday, Tacos

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