Cilantro-lime chicken
This is a no-fuss recipe that doesn’t involve complex layers. Simply, the lightly toasted corn tortillas are stuffed with cilantro-lime chicken and peach salsa, and then topped with homemade crema and crumbled Cotija cheese. Easy to make, yet it looks like a restaurant-quality meal! This is my favorite chicken taco recipe that I’ve been making all Summer and will continue making even in the winter (using canned peaches). You can make a variation of this recipe by preparing mango salsa instead.
Chicken tacos can easily be made ahead and are crowd-pleasing party food that you can bring to picnics, potlucks, barbecues, and cookouts!
Perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Often, chicken breast can get dry and simply boring. But when you dress up the chicken with homemade peach salsa and top it with the super-easy homemade cilantro-lime crema, your tacos become anything but boring. Cilantro, lime juice, and peach salsa are the best Summer flavors combo ever! Impress your family by making this easy recipe on a busy weeknight. Share these chicken tacos packed with fresh flavors and vibrant colors with friends! If you like making tacos for dinner, don’t miss these delicious salmon tacos to add some variety to your weekly menu!
Healthier chicken tacos
I use boneless skinless chicken breasts in this recipe which is lean chicken meat. It’s not as fattening as other cuts of chicken, such as chicken thighs, for example. In this recipe, chicken breast is far from boring – quite the opposite, it’s full of flavor!
This is a great recipe to incorporate fresh fruit and veggies into your diet. I made peach salsa with fresh yellow peaches, bell peppers, red onions, green onions, freshly squeezed lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
When peaches are not in season, canned peaches are a perfectly acceptable alternative to use in fruit salsa!
The taco sauce (crema) is made mostly with Greek yogurt (and a smaller amount of mayo).
One tortilla is used per taco as opposed to two tortillas per taco as usually served in many restaurants.
The best tortillas for chicken tacos
Corn tortillas. Either yellow or white corn tortillas will work. I used white corn tortillas in this recipe. I toasted them until nicely browned in some spots on the stovetop. Corn tortillas are also gluten-free.
Flour tortillas. You can also use flour tortillas which are not gluten-free.
Grain-free tortillas. Use gluten-free almond-flour tortillas, cassava flour tortillas, or chickpea tortillas. Siete Foods is a brand I love to use for grain-free, gluten-free tortillas.
How to toast corn tortillas
Toasting tortillas is an easy step that will immediately your tacos to the next level. Don’t skip this step. It’s one single thing that will make your tacos taste so much better! Toasted tortillas also make a beautiful presentation. It’s so easy!
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Use a cast-iron skillet for best results.
Add tortillas in a single layer and toast for about 30 seconds per each side until they get golden brown in some spots on both sides.
The best topping for tacos
Homemade peach salsa is one of my favorite recipes this summer. I’ve taken full advantage of this Summer’s produce and cooked a lot with peaches! What’s great is that you can make peach salsa year-round by simply replacing fresh yellow peaches with canned ones (drained really well) or frozen ones (defrosted). Peach salsa adds gorgeous color to any chicken tacos! It’s so versatile, and you can also use it with so many other recipes – on grilled meats, with seafood, or as a snack with chips!
Peach salsa
This fruit salsa takes only 10 minutes to make! It’s colorful, sweet, and spicy all at the same time! You only need 7 ingredients to make peach salsa: peaches, bell pepper, green onions, red onions, fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice, and chili powder. Mix the diced fruit, veggies, and herbs together, and season with lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. That’s it!
Cooking tips
Warm the tortillas by briefly toasting them in the skillet until they get golden-brown in some spots.
This is a great recipe to use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken instead of cooking chicken from scratch!
Add spice by using chipotle powder.
Squeeze a lime over the tacos right before serving.
Add other toppings such as sour cream, feta cheese, corn, black beans, and so on!
Can you make it ahead?
Yes, this is a perfect recipe to make ahead. Both the peach salsa and the homemade cilantro-lime crema can be made up to 3 days in advance. Then, when you’re ready to serve, all you have to do is to cook the chicken breasts and toast the tortillas.
