These Chicken Breast Tacos with Lime Slaw are fresh, bright, and perfect for busy weeknights. Tender seasoned chicken paired with crisp lime-kissed cabbage creates that irresistible balance of savory and tangy. Pile everything into warm tortillas and dinner is done in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a bowl, stir together cabbage, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and lime zest to make the slaw.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
- Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken and top generously with lime slaw. Serve immediately.
Tip
For extra flavor, squeeze a little fresh lime over the chicken right before serving and add sliced avocado if you have it on hand.
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Chicken Breast Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Fresh and easy chicken breast tacos topped with creamy lime slaw, ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 small flour tortillas
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Season chicken breasts with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. In a bowl, stir together cabbage, cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and lime zest to make the slaw.
5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft.
6. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken and top generously with lime slaw. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, squeeze a little fresh lime over the chicken right before serving and add sliced avocado if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired