"Skinny" Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: "Skinny" Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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.
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.
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.
4
Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
5
Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.

270

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips, 3 limes, juiced, divided, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided, and more.

Yes, "Skinny" 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

"Skinny" Chicken Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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