Ingredients for Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos
- 12 Corn Tortillas
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 teaspoons Canola Oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded & minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1 cup Hot Salsa
- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 Scallions, sliced
- 1/2 cup Queso Fresco, crumbled
- 1 Fresh Tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup Reduced Fat Sour Cream
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How to Make Authentic Spicy Chicken Tacos
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Wrap corn tortillas in foil and bake for 10-15 minutes to warm.
- Season chicken with 1 tsp salt.
- Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides (about 6 minutes).
- Transfer chicken to a bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tsp olive oil to the skillet.
- Add chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown (3-5 minutes).
- Add bell pepper, minced garlic, jalapeño, and cumin.
- Cook, stirring, until peppers are bright green and crisp-tender (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in salsa and the reserved cooked chicken.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is heated through (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro.
- Spoon chicken mixture into warmed tortillas.
- Garnish with scallions, crumbled queso fresco, chopped tomatoes, and a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
4g
Carbs
10g