Clean & Simple Chicken Tacos
These Clean & Simple Chicken Tacos combine fresh vegetables, tender seasoned chicken, and nourishing ingredients in a light, easy way. They’re ideal for nights when you want something satisfying, colourful, and simple to prepare. Every element is kept clean and uncomplicated for a meal that feels good to eat.
With warm spices, crisp vegetables, and creamy avocado, these tacos deliver a balanced mix of textures. The fresh salsa adds brightness, the chicken adds warmth, and the soft tortillas bring everything together in a simple, satisfying way.
Ingredients
(Makes 8 Tacos)
Chicken
8 chicken breast tenderloins (free-range)
Mingle Taco Seasoning (to taste)
Extra garlic powder (optional)
Salt + pepper
Olive oil (for cooking)
Tortillas
8 tortillas of choice
or lettuce cups for a low-carb option
Ingredients
Fresh Salsa
Juice of 1 lime (zest optional)
Handful of coriander, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 punnet cherry tomatoes, diced
1–2 cucumbers, diced
3 mini capsicums (or 1 whole), diced
2–3 shallots, thinly sliced
Salt + pepper, to taste
Toppings
1–2 avocados, sliced
Optional: shredded cheese and/or sour cream
Method
1. Make the Fresh Salsa: Combine tomatoes, cucumber, capsicum, and shallots in a bowl. Stir through coriander, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside to let the flavours develop.
3. Cook the Chicken: Pat chicken tenderloins dry.
Season with Mingle Taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over medium–high heat. Cook for 3–4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Rest for 2 minutes, then slice.
4. Warm the Tortillas: Warm tortillas in a dry pan for 20–30 seconds per side. Or prepare crisp lettuce cups for a lighter, low-carb option.
5. Assemble the Tacos: Layer salsa, sliced chicken, avocado, and any optional toppings. Finish with a squeeze of lime and extra coriander.
Nutrition Snapshot (Approx.)
(Per Taco)
Calories: ~192 kcal
Protein: ~16.5 g
Fat: ~7.2 g
Carbohydrates: ~14 g
Fibre: ~3.1 g
Key Nutrients: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Folate, Magnesium.
A gentle reminder that good food doesn’t need to be complicated. Just fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and flavours that lift you from the inside out.