Chicken Tacos

How to Make Chicken Tacos

Author Robyn Webb: “I chose chicken thighs for this taco filling, as the spicy chile sauce pairs better with it than chicken breasts. Feel free to use chicken breasts if you prefer. Chicken is blander in taste than beef, and it benefits greatly from a nice soak in a lime juice-laced spice blend. You can also prepare just the chicken filling (leave out the tortillas) and serve it with a few vegetables on the side for a nice lean, but definitely tasty, meal.”

This recipe from The Perfect Diabetes Comfort Food Collection, by Robyn Webb. 


20 min + marinate time prep time


1 hr 30 min cook time


8servings


1 taco

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Make the chili sauce: Add the tomatoes, chilies, quartered onion, and 1 whole garlic clove to a blender and puree. Add the puree to a saucepan and add in the apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour until thick.

  2. Marinate the chicken: Put the chicken strips into a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, pepper, and lime juice. Add the seasoning mix to the chicken and mix well to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for about 6-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon, plate, and set aside.

  4. Add the sliced onions to the pan and sauté on medium heat for about 10 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken back to the skillet and add 2/3 cup of chili sauce to the pan. Simmer the chicken for 10 minutes.

  5. While the chicken simmers, add a corn tortilla to an ungreased skillet and cook over medium high heat for 30 seconds per side. Keep warm.

  6. Spoon the chicken mixture into a warmed corn tortilla. Top with your choice of garnishes—lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, salsa, and yogurt or sour cream.

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Nutrition facts

8 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 taco


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    270

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    7g

    9%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    50mg

    17%

  • Sodium
    360mg

    16%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    33g

    12%

    • Dietary Fiber
      4g

      14%
    • Total Sugars
      13g

  • Protein
    18g

  • Potassium
    510mg

    11%

Ingredients

fresh tomatoes (cored and quartered)
3 lbs

Anaheim chilies (stemmed and seeded)
2

large onions (divided use—1 quartered, 1 thinly sliced)
2

garlic (divided use—1 whole, 2 minced)
3 cloves

Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/4 cup

sugar
2 tbsp

Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp

ground cloves
1/4 tsp

ground ginger
1/4 tsp

chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into thin strips)
1 lbs

hot or mild chili powder
1 1/2 tsp

dried oregano
1/2 tsp

paprika
1/2 tsp

ground cumin
1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp

Juice of 1 lime
1

olive oil
1 tbsp

small corn tortillas
8

salsa
1/2 cup

reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
1/2 cup

shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup

medium tomatoes (diced)
3

fat-free plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup