Lemon Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Lemon Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp mustard powder; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 None chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 None spring onions, cut into matchsticks + 1 extra, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; 1 tsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 None large carrot, peeled, coarsely grated; 4 leaves iceberg lettuce, shredded, to serve; 6 None taco shells, warmed, to serve; None None sour cream, to serve; None None guacamole, to serve; None None salad, to serve; None None lemon and lime wedges, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp mustard powder
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 None chicken breasts, trimmed, halved horizontally
1 tbsp olive oil
2 None spring onions, cut into matchsticks + 1 extra, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 None large carrot, peeled, coarsely grated
4 leaves iceberg lettuce, shredded, to serve
6 None taco shells, warmed, to serve
None None sour cream, to serve
None None guacamole, to serve
None None salad, to serve
None None lemon and lime wedges, to serve

1
Combine spices. Coat chicken in spice mix then drizzle with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 mins.
2
Meanwhile, place onion matchsticks in a bowl with ice water. Chill for 30 mins, until curled.
3
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 mins per side, until browned and cooked through. Let rest, covered, for 5 mins. Thinly slice. Combine with cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, extra onion and carrot. Season.
4
Layer lettuce and chicken in taco shells. Top with sour cream and onion curls. Serve with guacamole, salad and lemon and lime wedges.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp mustard powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken 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 Chicken Tacos

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