Thai Chicken Tacos With Cabbage Slaw Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Tacos With Cabbage Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Thai Chicken Tacos; 1 large lime, halved; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 16 corn tortillas, heated; CABBAGE SLAW; 2 cups shredded napa cabbage; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 1/2 cup sliced green onion; 1/3 cup sliced radish; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts; 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Servings: persons

Thai Chicken Tacos
1 large lime, halved
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (such as Sriracha)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 corn tortillas, heated
CABBAGE SLAW
2 cups shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/3 cup sliced radish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup coarsely chopped peanuts
1/4 cup rice vinegar

1
CABBAGE SLAW::
2
In a bowl toss cabbage, carrot, green onion, radishes, 1/4 cup cilantro, and peanuts. Add rice vinegar; toss. Set aside.
3
Tacos::
4
Juice one lime half (about 1 tbs); cut remaining into wedges. In a bowl, stir together chicken, cilantro, shallot, garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, pepper and chili sauce. Cover and refrigerate one hour.
5
In a large skillet cook chicken mixture in hot oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally.
6
TO SERVE::
7
Layer two tortillas. Top with chicken and cabbage slaw. Serve with remaining cabbage slaw and lime wedges.

807

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Thai Chicken Tacos, 1 large lime, halved, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Tacos With Cabbage Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Thai Chicken Tacos With Cabbage Slaw

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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