Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos With Chili Onion Rings Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos With Chili Onion Rings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; ¼ cup garlic lime marinade; ¾ teaspoon dried ancho chile powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, rinsed and drained; ¼ cup fire-roasted salsa verde; ¼ cup red onion, diced; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; ½ cup French fried onion rings; 4 yellow taco shells; 4 blue corn tortillas; shredded romaine lettuce, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup garlic lime marinade
¾ teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (11 ounce) can mexicorn, rinsed and drained
¼ cup fire-roasted salsa verde
¼ cup red onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ cup French fried onion rings
4 yellow taco shells
4 blue corn tortillas
shredded romaine lettuce, to garnish

1
In medium bowl, toss chicken with marinade, 1/2 t of the chili powder, salt and pepper.
2
In medium bowl, mix mexicorn, salsa verde, onion, cilantro, and lime juice; tossing to combine.
3
Prepare an outdoor grill or heat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat.
4
Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
5
Remove from grill.
6
Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, toss onion rings with the remaining 1/4 t chili powder, heat, stirring, until warm, about 3 minutes.
7
Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
8
Fill each taco shell with chicken, dividing evenly.
9
Top each with 2 T of the corn mixture and 2 T of the onion ring mixture.
10
Garnish with lettuce.

192

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ¼ cup garlic lime marinade, ¾ teaspoon dried ancho chile powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos With Chili Onion Rings falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos With Chili Onion Rings

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Variations & substitutions

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