Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Tajín Clásico seasoning, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 1 lime, juiced, plus wedges for serving
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Pat the chicken thighs dry and rub all over with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of Tajín. Let sit while you make the salsa.
- Make the mango salsa. Toss the mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and half the lime juice in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Mix the lime crema. Whisk the sour cream with the remaining lime juice, the honey, and a pinch of Tajín until smooth and drizzleable.
- Cook the chicken. Grill or sear the chicken over medium-high heat 5–6 minutes per side, until charred at the edges and 165°F inside. Rest 5 minutes, then chop into bite-size pieces.
- Warm the tortillas. Char the corn tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet, 20–30 seconds per side, and keep warm in a towel.
- Assemble. Fill each tortilla with cabbage, Tajín chicken, and mango salsa. Drizzle with lime crema, dust with extra Tajín, and finish with cilantro and lime wedges.
💡 Taco smarts
Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts under high heat — but breasts work if you do not overcook them. Pick a mango that gives slightly when pressed; rock-hard mango will not dice cleanly. Double the mango salsa on purpose — it is phenomenal over grilled fish or shrimp the next day. Warm tortillas are non-negotiable: cold corn tortillas crack and crumble.
Common questions
What is Tajín?
Tajín Clásico is a Mexican seasoning of dried chiles, lime, and sea salt. It adds tangy, mildly spicy, citrusy flavor to everything from fruit to chicken — find it in the spice or international aisle.
Can I use flour tortillas?
Yes — flour tortillas work great and are more forgiving. Corn tortillas give the most authentic flavor and char beautifully.
How spicy are these tacos?
Mild-medium. Most of the heat comes from the jalapeño in the salsa — seed it well or omit it for a kid-friendly version.
Can I meal prep these?
Cook the chicken and make the salsa and crema up to 3 days ahead; store separately. Assemble fresh so the tortillas do not get soggy.
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