Festival Classic Dinner – Carnival Chicken Tacos

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, and nuts (from the seasoning blend).

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup carnival
• style seasoning blend (see recipe) 8 small corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled

Instructions

1. Prepare the carnival style seasoning blend by combining paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
2. Rub the chicken breasts with half of the seasoning blend, ensuring they are evenly coated.
3. Heat a large grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the seasoned chicken breasts for 5 7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
4. Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side.
5. Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of chicken onto each tortilla, topping with avocado, cilantro, lime wedges, and cotija cheese.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of smoky seasoning and fresh toppings creates a sensory explosion that transports you straight to the festival.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate larger groups.