Description
These blackened chicken tacos feature juicy, boldly seasoned chicken paired with a creamy Cajun sauce, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful and easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon bold Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Toss chicken with Creole seasoning, bold seasoning, oil, and lime juice until well coated.
- Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side without moving too much to form a crust.
- Near the end, add butter to the pan and spoon it over the chicken.
- Once internal temperature reaches 165°F, remove chicken and let rest before slicing.
- Mix all Cajun sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Warm tortillas on the griddle for about 20 seconds per side until pliable.
- Assemble tacos with lettuce, sliced chicken, tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, and Cajun sauce.
- Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- Adjust the spice level by reducing bold seasoning or omitting hot sauce.
- Avocado or slaw make great additional toppings.
- Store chicken and sauce separately for best results.
- Sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
