Description
These Chimichurri Chicken Tacos with Feta and Avocado are a bold and fresh take on taco night. Juicy grilled chicken marinated in a zesty homemade chimichurri sauce pairs perfectly with creamy avocado, tangy feta, and warm tortillas. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for weeknights or weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
8 small flour or corn tortillas
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh parsley, packed
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Pulse until finely chopped. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar, then blend until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half for topping and use the rest for marinating the chicken.
2. Place chicken in a dish or resealable bag. Pour half the chimichurri over it. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Grill or pan-sear the chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
4. Heat tortillas on a skillet or over a gas flame until soft and slightly charred. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm.
5. Assemble tacos with chicken, avocado, feta, red onion, and reserved chimichurri. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate as long as possible for best flavor.
Reserve chimichurri after blending to avoid raw chicken contamination.
Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken tacos, Chimichurri, Avocado, Feta, Grilled chicken