Spicy Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, drained; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (about 14 pieces); Cooking spray; 8 (8-inch) 98%-fat-free flour tortillas; 1 cup shredded lettuce; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (about 14 pieces)
Cooking spray
8 (8-inch) 98%-fat-free flour tortillas
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup (2 ounces) reduced-fat shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

1
Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until blended.
2
Place cilantro mixture and chicken pieces in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, and shake to coat chicken. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done.
5
Chop chicken and divide chicken evenly among tortillas. Top each with 2 tablespoons shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons chopped tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cheese, and 1 tablespoon sour cream. Fold bottom half of each tortilla over filling.

1336

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, drained, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Chicken Tacos

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