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 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon mustard powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 chicken breasts trimmed, halved horizontally; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 spring onions cut into matchsticks + 1 extra, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 large carrot peeled, coarsely grated; 4 leaves iceberg lettuce shredded, to serve; 6 taco shells warmed, to serve; sour cream to serve; guacamole to serve; salad to serve; lemon wedges to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 chicken breasts trimmed, halved horizontally
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 spring onions cut into matchsticks + 1 extra, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 large carrot peeled, coarsely grated
4 leaves iceberg lettuce shredded, to serve
6 taco shells warmed, to serve
sour cream to serve
guacamole to serve
salad to serve
lemon 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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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 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon mustard powder, 1 teaspoon 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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