Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 limes, juiced, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, divided
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 jalapeno peppers – stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 4 multi-grain tortillas, or more to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
Step 5
Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 272 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat1g | 5% |
Cholesterol65mg | 22% |
Sodium294mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 18% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C94mg | 469% |
Calcium60mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium623mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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