Blackened Chicken Tacos With Mango Salsa

• The juicy chicken with the savory spice blend pairs so well with the fresh ingredients in the mango salsa!
• The blackening spices give the chicken a nice crust on the outside, and the chicken is super juicy on the inside!
• Great way to use leftover blackened chicken!

Mango: Make sure your mangos are ripe, but not overly ripe. Mangos should have a bit of give to them when pressed, but NOT too mushy. When mangos are in season (May to September), many stores will sell them pre-cut, which super handy!

Spices: The spices I list are my traditional blend of blackening spices. In a pinch, a store-bought blackening seasoning will work, too. You can even use Cajun or Creole seasoning.

Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Combine ingredients for the mango salsa. Place it in the fridge and allow the flavors to marry. Then, with a meat mallet, pound out chicken breasts so they are even in thickness (about 1/2″ thick is perfect). Don’t skip this step! It helps the chicken cook nice and even.

Step 2: Coat chicken with the savory spices and cook about 5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 3: Spread refried beans onto warm tortillas. Then pile thin sliced chicken breast onto the tortillas and top with lots of mango salsa!

⭐️ CONFIDENCE TIP ⭐️

• Storage: You can store both the blackened chicken and the mango salsa in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Because of the beans, these tacos can stand on their own as a meal! You can also serve up some Mexican rice on the side or tortilla chips and this yummy pico de gallo!

Absolutely! In fact, I encourage it! You can make the salsa up to 2 days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge. Same with the blackened chicken. This makes for easy entertaining if you want to make this for friends and family (or a Cinco de Mayo party)!

The struggle is real! Here’s a great video with step-by-step instructions on How to Cut a Mango. Also, when mangoes are in season, many stores will sell them precut (lifesaver!!).

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TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE

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Cast-Iron Skillet: Cast iron gives the chicken great color. However, you can also use whatever large skillet you have.

Meat Mallet: For pounding out the chicken so it cooks evenly.

Meat Thermometer: The best way to ensure your chicken is cooked through.

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