Spicy Chicken Tikka Tacos

Name: Spicy Chicken Tikka Tacos
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American, American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced small ((or 1/2 medium onion)); 2 lbs ground chicken breast; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp freshly grated ginger; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1.5 tsp curry powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ((use 1/4 tsp. for mild, and omit if you don't like spice)); 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 1 [13.5-ounce] can unsweetened coconut milk; 8-10 flour tortillas (I like Siete Foods grain-free Cassava Tortillas (*see notes for Whole30 ideas)); 1 cup english cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and sliced thin; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 small serrano pepper, very thinly sliced ((optional)); 1 cup baby arugula; 1 lime, cut into wedges

6 steps

Cook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:47:42 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories933.4 kcal (47%)

Total Fat55.4 g (79%)

Carbs52.9 g (20%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein57.6 g (115%)

Sodium1074.9 mg (54%)

Fiber5.6 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions, ground chicken, salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger and cook, breaking up the meat with the edge of a wooden spoon or spatula, until cooked through (or no longer pink), 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Add in the spices (curry powder, cayenne, cinnamon, paprika, cumin, and turmeric) and continue to cook, stirring, and toast the spices until just fragrant, about 2 more minutes.

Step 3

Add the tomato paste and stir until well combined into the meat mixture. Pour in the coconut milk and stir until well combined and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Cook, simmering and stirring occasionally, until the flavors combine and the sauce thickens a bit, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Step 5

Taste the meat mixture and add more salt, pepper, or cayenne, to taste if desired!

Step 6

Serve the tikka mixture in warm tortillas with a little arugula, sliced cucumbers, cilantro, sliced serranos (if using) and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!

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