Description
This is my version if Healthy Chicken Tacos: Smoky seasoned chicken breast, fried with cashews for extra crunch. On generous wholewheat wrap smothered with creamy guacamole. Topped with layers of crunchy lettuce, fresh, charred sweetcorn, homemade zingy salsa, and vibrant spring onions. Finished with a sour cream-yoghurt-lime drizzle and grated cheddar. This is the dinner of my dreams.
Ingredients
Cashew Chicken
- 4 Chicken Breasts (cubed about 1inch/2cm)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic (crushed or finely chopped)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 to 1 tsp cumin (depending on your preference)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 to 1 tsp ancho chili powder (or more if you enjoy the heat. You can use any chili powder you have on hand here. I just love the mild smoky flavour of ancho)
- 1 tsp Espazote or Oregano
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 cup cashews
Guacamole:
- 3 Avocados ripe
- 1 Lemon (juice)
- 1-2 cloves of fresh garlic
- 1/2-1 tsp Ancho chili powder or any type of chili you enjoy. Any amount too. (Your Guac, your choice)
- 1 tsp kosher salt. Or more to taste
Salsa:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- Juice of 1 lime (or 1/2 lemon)
- Fresh coriander (optional)
- Fresh red or green chili (optional)
- Salt (pepper)
Seasoned Sour cream mix:
- 4 tbsp Sour cream
- 4 tbsp 0% fat Greek yoghurt
- 1 lime (juice)
- Salt to taste
Tortillas and toppings
- 8-10 wholewheat tortilla wraps (depending on your preferred filling amount and dexterity in eating them.)
- Or homemade tortillas. See note in post.
- 2 cobs fresh sweetcorn (boiled for 5min)
- 1 large romaine lettuce heart (shredded)
- 1 bunch spring onions (chopped into thin rounds)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (I use sharp cheddar. Feta, crumbled would be lovely too.)
Instructions
For the Chicken and Cashew Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, crushed garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, ground coriander, ancho chili powder, espazote or oregano, and kosher salt. Toss well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices. Allow it to marinate for about 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to stir occasionally for even cooking.
- In the last minute of cooking the chicken, add the cashews to the skillet and cook for an additional minute, stirring to combine and slightly toast the cashews. Remove from heat and set aside.
For the Guacamole:
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, crushed garlic, ancho chili powder, and kosher salt to the bowl.
- Mash the ingredients together using a fork until you achieve your desired guacamole consistency. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
- Or follow my recipe for a smooth and creamy Guacamole.
For the Salsa:
- Chop the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and finely dice the red onion.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes and red onion.
- Add lime juice, fresh coriander (if using), fresh chili (if using), salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
For the sour cream sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, 0% fat Greek yogurt, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Adjust the salt to taste.
Optional but delicious:
- Grill your sweetcorn cobs for a few minutes in a griddle pan for a bit of smokiness and pretty marks.
- Once cool enough to handle, cut the corn off the cobs with a knife. I do this in a large bowl with a small bowl turned over at its bottom, to stand the cobs on. This prevents the kernels from scattering everywhere.
To Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the wholewheat tortilla wraps according to package instructions. I usually heat them for 30 seconds in the microwave.
- To each tortilla, add a layer of shredded romaine lettuce, followed by the cooked chicken and cashew mixture.
- Top with a spoonful of guacamole, salsa, sour cream and Greek yogurt sauce, fresh sweetcorn, shredded cheese, and chopped spring onions.
- Serve the tacos immediately and enjoy the burst of flavours and textures!
Notes
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Needless to say, these are fantastic for meal prep. Chop up all your ingredients, prepare salsa, guacamole, and sour cream mix. Fry your marinated chicken. Store everything in separate containers and you are set for the next few days. Make more than you think you need. It will be eaten, trust me. Especially the guacamole.
Makes about 8 large wraps or 12 small homemade tacos.
Nutrition is calculated for 12.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fry/Chop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 373
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 837
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 58







