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Spicy Mango Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional, for serving)

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Spicy Mango Chicken Tacos

Created by: Howcan Team

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, diced mangoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeno pepper, and chopped cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and mango mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and mango mixture to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the mango is slightly caramelized.
  • Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the chicken and mango mixture onto each tortilla. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded lettuce, if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Main Course
Mexican

Spicy Mango Chicken Tacos have a rich history rooted in the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Caribbean cuisine. This fusion dish combines the heat of spicy chicken with the sweet tang of ripe mango, creating a tantalizing flavor explosion. Renowned chefs like Rick Bayless and Aaron Sanchez have popularized this dish, infusing it with their own unique twists. The best versions of this dish can be found in coastal regions where fresh mangoes and spicy peppers are abundant. The key to perfecting this dish lies in the balance of heat and sweetness, as well as the use of tender, juicy chicken. Whether grilled, roasted, or braised, the succulent chicken is the star of this culinary masterpiece.

40 min

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4

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380 calories

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken strips, diced mangoes, chopped red onion, minced jalapeno pepper, and chopped cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken and mango mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and mango mixture to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the mango is slightly caramelized.
  • Warm the flour tortillas in a separate skillet or in the microwave.
  • To assemble the tacos, place a spoonful of the chicken and mango mixture onto each tortilla. Top with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded lettuce, if desired.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
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