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Healthy Baked Chicken Tacos

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
Enjoy these flavorful baked chicken tacos with fresh salsa and creamy cilantro sauce, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cut into thick slices)
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salsa

  • 1 piece avocado (diced, see notes)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (diced, keep the seeds)
  • ¼ white/red onion onion (finely diced)
  • ½ lime juice of lime
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz low-fat Greek yogurt (about 120 grams)
  • ⅓ cup cilantro leaves (fresh coriander)
  • 1 clove garlic (roughly diced)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 small tortillas (low-carb, high-protein or regular)

Hot Sauce

Instructions 

  • Slice chicken breasts, season with salt, herbs, spices, and olive oil; set aside.
  • Cook chicken in air fryer at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway; rest and slice into strips.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F, bake chicken on greased tray for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway; rest and slice.
  • Blend yogurt, cilantro, garlic, and salt to make cilantro sauce; chill if desired.
  • Mix avocado, tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and salt to prepare salsa; set aside.
  • Assemble tacos with chicken, salsa, cilantro sauce, and hot sauce as desired.

Notes

Using an air fryer or oven gives a healthier, crispy result. Adjust spice levels to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken, Healthy, Tacos