Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
A small batch chicken taco recipe with shredded chicken, romaine, avocado, feta cheese, and a drizzle of creamy chimichurri sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 236 kcal
pan
small bowl
wooden spatula
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
- 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise like Duke's or Hellman's
- 3 tablespoon Greek Yogurt plain, full-fat preferred
- 2 tablespoon Shallot minced
- 1 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro finely chopped
- 1 small clove Garlic pressed or grated
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
Shredded Chicken Filling
- 2 teaspoon Avocado Oil
- 8 oz Chicken Breast
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper freshly cracked
- 1 small Jalapeno thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro finely chopped
Tacos / Toppings
- 6 small Flour Tortillas about 5" in diameter
- 1 ½ cups Romaine Lettuce shredded or your favorite greens
- ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- ½ medium Avocado sliced or diced
- ⅓ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Preparation
Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce. Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, minced shallot, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Whisk to thoroughly combine, then taste and season with more salt if needed. Set aside.
Season the Chicken. Combine garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl and stir to evenly combine. Season chicken breast all over with the seasoning, then set aside for about ten minutes at room temperature.
Cook the Chicken. Heat avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the seasoned chicken breast for about 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 F. Transfer chicken to a bowl and cover with foil. Let it rest for at least five minutes, then shred it in the bowl.
Cook the Jalapenos and Red Onions. In the same pan, add a couple of tablespoons of water and scrape the browned bits into the water. Add sliced jalapenos and chopped onions to the pan, then cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly crispy.
Mix in the Shredded Chicken. Transfer the shredded chicken and any liquids from the bowl back to the hot pan.
Add Cilantro. Mix the chicken into the jalapenos and onions, then mix in the finely chopped cilantro. Turn the heat off.
Build the Tacos. Layer shredded romaine, sliced avocado, and shredded chicken into warmed tortillas. Top with crumbled feta cheese, and drizzle with creamy chimichurri sauce. Serve warm!
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1418IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
Keyword American cuisine, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chimichurri Sauce, Easy Tacos, Shredded Chicken Tacos, Taco Recipe