Super Craveable: How to Make Cilantro Lime Tacos With Avocado Crema

These cilantro lime tacos with avocado crema are so good, you may never go back to the standard tacos again. The flavor explosion of the cilantro, lime, a dash of chipotle, and smattering of cumin make these tacos so good that there is nothing that beats them. In fact, when I made these for the first time, I was met with rave reviews, accolades, and shock that these are actually better than my famous chicken fajitas.

Not only are these cilantro lime tacos with avocado crema incredibly delicious, but they are super simple to make with minimal pots and pans. You don’t even need to get your hands dirty with handling the raw chicken too much because for this recipe, the chicken is gently poached in some Mexican beer and lime juice for the ultimate juicy and delicious taco.

So next time you are craving a taco Tuesday, give my cilantro lime tacos with avocado crema a try. You will not regret it!

Serves 4

Suggested Cocktail Pairing:

What would a taco fiesta be without a margarita! Try it spicy, skinny, or frozen!

Cilantro Lime Tacos Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs

1 can of Mexican beer like Modelo or Corona

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves of garlic

3 tablespoons of lime juice (about a lime and a half)

1 cup of cilantro, diced

2 tablespoons of chipotle paste

1 teaspoon of cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Avocado Crema:

1 avocado, smashed

Juice of 1/2 lime

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 tablespoons of sour cream

To Serve:

6-8 tortillas

Pico de gallo

Shredded lettuce or cabbage

Pickled Jalapenos

Shredded cheddar cheese or queso fresco

Instructions:

1. Fill a medium pot with the beer, half of the lime juice, sliced onions, and plenty of salt. Add the chicken and make sure they are fully submerged in liquid, adding water as needed. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Meanwhile, make the avocado crema by combining the smashed avocado with lime juice, sour cream, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. Once the chicken is cooked through, strain the liquid, reserving the onions. Next shred the chicken and stir in the garlic, remaining lime juice, cumin, chipotle, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
4. Serve on a tortilla, topped with your favorites and plenty of avocado crema.