These chicken tacos seasoned with lime, oregano, and garlic are flavorful and delicious. I was given this recipe by my mom when I went away to college, and it has become all of my friends’ favorite dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cubed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ¼ cup salsa
Directions
Step 1
Saut? chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add green onions, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 0 | |
Calories 204 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol37mg | 12% |
Sodium434mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 5% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 22% |
Calcium78mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium200mg | 4% |
*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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