Lemon Baked Chicken Soft Tacos Recipe

Name: Lemon Baked Chicken Soft Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens; 1 lemon, grated peel of; 12 lemon, juice of; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 10 -12 soft flour tortillas, warmed (6- to 7-inch taco size); shredded lettuce; chopped tomatoes or sliced tomatoes; canned black beans or retried beans, heated; bottled salsa or fresh salsa; avocado, slices; cilantro leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens
1 lemon, grated peel of
12 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
10 -12 soft flour tortillas, warmed (6- to 7-inch taco size)
shredded lettuce
chopped tomatoes or sliced tomatoes
canned black beans or retried beans, heated
bottled salsa or fresh salsa
avocado, slices
cilantro leaf (optional)

1
Remove neck, giblets and any excess fat from body cavity of chicken; discard.
2
Rinse chicken well and drain.
3
Turn wing tips under back of chicken.
4
It is not necessary to close body cavity with skewers or tie legs together with string.
5
Place chicken, breast side up, on rack in aluminum foil-lined roasting pan.
6
In small bowl, combine lemon peel, juice and oil.
7
Spoon lemon mixture over chicken and inside body cavity.
8
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender.
9
Cool enough to handle.
10
Cut chicken breast (both halves) off bone with skin intact; slice crosswise into thin strips, remove remaining skin from chicken.
11
Remove cooked chicken from bones; shred or slice.
12
Arrange shredded chicken on serving platter; top with sliced chicken breast.
13
Serve chicken in warmed tortillas with additional accompaniments, as desired.

1599

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, 1 lemon, grated peel of, 12 lemon, juice of, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Lemon Baked Chicken Soft Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Baked Chicken Soft Tacos

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