Quick + Easy Chicken Tacos with Simple Guac + Black Beans
Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4
Taco Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 lbs organic ground chicken
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Splash of water (optional)
- Tortillas of choice
Greens
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- few handfuls of mixed greens
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh diced tomatoes
- Cojita Cheese
- Cilantro
- Salsa verde
- Plain Greek yogurt
Simple Guac Ingredients:
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tbsp red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro (or more to taste!)
- 1 lime, juiced
- Pinch of sea salt
Black Beans Ingredients:
- 1 tsp avocado oil
- 1 can black beans with liquid
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Pinch of Salt
- Cilantro
- Cojita Cheese (optional)
Start
Round up all your ingredients plus equipment. Over medium heat, add avocado oil to a small sauce pan and large skillet or cast-iron pan. As those heat up, mince the garlic and add it to the small sauce pan. Let it soften for 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn. Once garlic has softened, add can of black beans with the liquid plus a pinch of salt to the sauce pan. Reduce heat to med-low and allow to simmer and the liquid to reduce.
In the other pan, add ground chicken to the pan and stir occasionally to break it up. Pro tip: I love using a potato masher to break up ground meat! While the chicken is cooking, in a small bowl combine chili powder, paprika, onion powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano and salt. Stir it to combine and set aside until chicken is fully cooked.
Guac
While chicken and beans are cooking, in a small bowl combine the avocado, diced red onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Mash the avocado to your desired consistency and set aside.
Greens
Chop the bell pepper and handful of greens for toppings plus a little side salad.
To finish
Once chicken is cooked through, add the seasoning blend and stir to combine. Optional here is to add a little water to get it mixed well and create a little sauciness. Using tortilla of choice, layer meat, greens and bell pepper, and top with guac and any other fun fixings.
Serve with remaining greens and a side of black beans topped with fresh cilantro and cojita cheese.
I’m pretty sure “Taco Tuesday” has been a thing since tacos were invented! I don’t think a week went by without a taco dinner when I was growing up and I have continued the tradition with our little family as well. What has changed is trying to make them as nutrient dense as possible and swapping the ol’ taco seasoning packet which are typically full of sugar and all sorts of things I don’t want us consuming on the regular for an easy to throw together taco seasoning blend using spices I always have on hand. In a time where watching spending is important, tacos are a great balanced meal with tons of flavors and options to choose from on a pretty tight budget!
