The Best 30-Minute Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Tacos

Chicken and shrimp tacos on tortillas with avocado slaw.

The Best 30-Minute Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Tacos

These chicken and prawn tacos are a delicious fusion of flavours and textures. Juicy chicken and succulent prawns are seasoned to perfection and topped with a creamy avocado lime sauce, all wrapped up in a warm tortilla.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: Servings

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the chicken and prawns:

250 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized cubes
165 g king prawns, defrosted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the spice mix:

1 tablespoon chilli and garlic seasoning
½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder

For the avocado lime cream:

1 avocado, flesh scooped out
150 ml fat-free Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lime
½ bunch coriander, cilantro
100-200 ml water, see notes

For assembling:

150 g white cabbage, shredded (see notes)
8 small corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

Prepare the spice mix: In a medium bowl, combine the chilli and garlic seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
Season the chicken and prawns: Pat the prawns dry with a paper towel. Toss the prawns and chicken cubes in the spice mix until evenly coated.
Cook the chicken and prawns: Heat the vegetable oil in a cast iron or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken cubes. Fry for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken starts to brown. Add the prawns to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until both the chicken and prawns are fully cooked.
Prepare the avocado lime cream: In a food processor, blend the avocado, coriander leaves, lime juice, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add water until you achieve a drizzling consistency.
Make the cabbage slaw: Thinly slice the cabbage into ribbons and place in a large bowl. Add some of the avocado sauce to the cabbage and toss until well coated. Adjust the amount of sauce based on your preference.
Assemble the tacos: Lay the tortillas flat. Add a layer of cabbage slaw, followed by the chicken and prawn mix. Drizzle with additional avocado lime cream.

Notes

You can substitute a bag of coleslaw mix for the shredded cabbage if desired.
Adjust the amount of water in the avocado lime cream to achieve your preferred consistency.

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