EASY CHICKEN TACOS (LOW FAT IF YOU CHOOSE SOFT SHELL OVER HARD)

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I try to avoid cooking with pre-made spices and sauces (some are better than others), so this recipe is based off my re-interpretation of all the good things a taco should be: spicy, tasty, moist, and most of all packed with delicious veggies; using chicken and what I can find in my pantry at a moments notice. You could even simply top a bowl of lettuce and tomatoes with the taco meat and eat it as a taco salad - that would be very low fat!

Provided by SuzanneThePainter

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 tacos, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 lb ground chicken
1/4 large white onion, diced
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, strips chopped (from a jar)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium green pepper, diced small
1/2 teaspoon vegetables or 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (or less to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (leave out if you don't like spicy food)
1/4 cup cold water (or chicken broth if you have it)
1 (8 ounce) package fresh organic guacamole
1/4 head lettuce, shredded
1/2 fresh ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheese
2 -3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Prepare your tacos/tortillas as directed on the packaging.
  • Place your onions, green peppers, and oil into a non-stick pan/skillet on medium/medium-high heat and cook until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic and chopped roasted red peppers. Cook until the garlic is fragrant (don't let it burn).
  • Move the veggies to the edge of the pan and place your ground chicken in the center. You'll want to keep breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
  • In the meantime prepare your Taco sauce by combining in a small bowl your spices and corn starch. Then, add water and Tabasco sauce, stir well to combine.
  • Just as the chicken finishes cooking (roughly 5-12 minutes) stir to combine all the veggies and the chicken together, breaking apart any large pieces of chicken. Add your sauce mixture and stir together. The sauce will thicken, coating the chicken mixture, add additional water/broth if needed one tablespoon at a time. Allow the sauce to cook through. Cover and set aside.
  • Now you're ready to assemble your tacos. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into your shells, top with cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, lettuce, and enjoy!

abdul Mojid
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These tacos were delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all fresh and tasty. I especially liked the avocado crema - it was the perfect finishing touch.


Rihad Islam
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I made these tacos with grilled chicken instead of shredded chicken, and they were still really good! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I would definitely make these again with grilled chicken.


Anelle Beme
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These tacos were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had drained the chicken more thoroughly before adding it to the tacos.


Madhu Shrestha
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I'm always looking for new chicken taco recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I especially liked the pickled onions - they added a nice tangy flavor.


Chacha Nodlav
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These tacos were easy to make and really delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all fresh and tasty. I especially liked the corn salsa - it was the perfect topping for these tacos.


Jessica Vargas
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I'm not a big fan of avocados, but I still really enjoyed these tacos. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I would definitely make these again, but I would leave off the avocado crema.


Steve Fuller-Hall
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I would make these again, but I would use less cayenne pepper next time.


Demon Assault
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I made these tacos with ground turkey instead of chicken, and they were still really good! The turkey was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I would definitely make these again with ground turkey.


Mokor Ali
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These tacos were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices to the chicken. Otherwise, they were easy to make and the toppings were all fresh and tasty.


Monbahadur Chetry
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I've made these tacos several times now, and they're always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the toppings are all so flavorful. I love that I can customize them to my liking, too.


Ronaldo Winstanley
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These tacos were easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the toppings were all delicious. I especially liked the pickled onions - they added a nice tangy flavor.


Mdsakib Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of chicken tacos, but these were surprisingly good! The chicken was really flavorful, and the toppings were all fresh and tasty. I would definitely make these again.


Jack playz
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a total success! Everyone loved them. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Malik You malik
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These tacos were a huge hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the toppings were all fresh and delicious. I especially loved the avocado crema - it was the perfect finishing touch.