Blackened Chicken Tacos
Blackened Chicken Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner. Healthy chicken tenders with savory Cajun seasonings and and all of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 812kcal
Ingredients
For Blackened Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 3/4 cup olive oil divided use
- 2 tablespoons Blackened Seasoning
For Tacos
- 12 taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Add chicken tenders to a large bowl and coat with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle Blackened Seasoning over chicken and toss with your hands until well coated.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a hot cast iron skillet. Add half of chicken and cook over medium-high heat, turning after about 3 minutes. Continue cooking until lightly charred on both sides and internal temperature is 165°. Repeat with remaining chicken
- Remove to a plate to rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Heat taco shells according to package directions.
- Serve tacos with lettuce, cheese, salsa, onion, tomatoes and any of your favorite Tex-Mex toppings like guacamole, sour cream and jalapenos.
Nutrition
Serving: 2g | Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 41g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 2968mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g