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Weeknight Chick'n Tacos with Mango Salsa

20 minute vegan chicken tacos topped with fresh mango salsa and cilantro yogurt sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Nicole Vranjican

Ingredients

Chick'n Tacos

  • 4-6 medium tortillas
  • 10 oz vegan chicken not breaded preferred
  • tsp taco seasoning optional
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • lime wedges and fresh cilantro for serving

Fresh Mango Salsa

  • cup diced mango
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp diced jalapeno fresh
  • ½ lime
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

One Minute Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup coconut or almond milk yogurt plain, unsweetened
  • ½ lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ¼ tsp garlic granules
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the Salsa

  • Start by combining the mango, orange bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro into a bowl.
  • Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside until ready to serve.

Cook the Vegan Chicken

  • Add two tbsp of oil to a large frying pan and set to medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and sauté with the taco seasoning if desired.
  • Cook until warmed through and slightly crispy. About 8-10 minutes. 
    Then remove from the heat and cover the chicken to keep warm while you whip up the Cilantro Yogurt Sauce. 

Make the Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

  • Combine the yogurt with cilantro, lime juice, smoked paprika, and garlic in a bowl. Mix it up and add salt and pepper to taste. 

Assemble

  • Spread a thick layer of the yogurt sauce onto a warm tortilla, spoon in the vegan chicken and top with lots of fresh mango salsa.
    Sprinkle some fresh cilantro on top and enjoy!