Spicy Chicken Tikka Tacos with Mango Salsa and Avocado Crema

This fusion recipe combines the bold flavors of Indian chicken tikka with the fun and portability of tacos, topped with a refreshing mango salsa and creamy avocado crema. It's a unique way to use leftover chicken, bringing together diverse culinary traditions in a delicious and vibrant dish.

15m prep
10m cook
4 servings
medium difficulty
Total: 25m
Ingredients
leftover cooked chicken
2 cups
shredded
tikka masala paste
2 tablespoons
or to taste
plain yogurt
1 tablespoon
for marinating
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
for cooking
ripe mango
1 whole
diced
red onion
1 /2
diced
jalapeño pepper
1 whole
diced, seeds removed for less heat
lime
1 whole
juiced for salsa and crema
fresh cilantro
0.25 cup
chopped, for salsa
ripe avocado
1 whole
for crema
sour cream
1 /4
for crema
corn tortillas
4 small
for serving
salt
1 pinch
to taste
Instructions
1

Begin by shredding the leftover chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of tikka masala paste and 1 tablespoon of yogurt, ensuring the chicken is well-coated.

2

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy.

3

While the chicken cooks, prepare the mango salsa by dicing 1 ripe mango, 1/2 red onion, and 1 jalapeño pepper.

4

In a bowl, mix the diced mango, onion, jalapeño, juice of 1 lime, and a handful of chopped cilantro. Set aside.

5

For the avocado crema, blend 1 ripe avocado, 1/4 cup of sour cream, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt until smooth.

6

Warm 4 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds on each side. To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the spicy chicken on each tortilla, top with mango salsa, and drizzle with avocado crema.

7

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra zing.

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