These creamy cucumber chicken tacos are a refreshing twist on traditional tacos. Featuring tender chicken, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy sauce, this dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
The recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Enjoy these tacos as a light lunch or a delicious dinner option.
Delicious Chicken Tacos Recipe
This tacos recipe combines grilled chicken with a creamy cucumber sauce, served in soft tortillas. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small tortillas
- Chopped cilantro for garnish
- Sliced jalapeños for optional heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine Chicken and Cucumber: In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken and diced cucumber. Pour the creamy sauce over the mixture and stir until well coated.
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place a generous amount of the chicken and cucumber mixture onto each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and jalapeños if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy the tacos immediately while warm, with additional lime wedges on the side if preferred.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 18g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g