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Smoky Chicken Tacos Recipe

Smoky chicken tacos are going to knock Taco Tuesday out of the park. They are full of flavour, and easy and quick to whip up, making these the best weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, meat
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 307 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Rotisserie chicken
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lime
  • cup water or stock
  • 8 corn tortillas

Spice Mix:

Toppings (optional):

Instructions
 

  • Start by taking the meat off half the rotisserie chicken and dice it into small pieces.
    ½ Rotisserie chicken
  • Warm up the oil in a large pan and add the diced chicken once heated. Heat through for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
    ½ tbsp olive oil
  • While the chicken is warming, make the spice mix. Combine all the spice mix ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well combined.
    2 tbsp cumin, 4 tsp chili powder, 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp corn starch
  • Add the water, spice mix and lime to the chicken. Stir well to make sure the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for another 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally.
    2/3 cup water or stock, 1 tsp lime
  • Add the chicken to the tortillas with chipotle mayo and pico de gallo.
    8 corn tortillas, Pico de gallo, Cilantro, Black beans, Chipotle mayo

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Smoky Chicken Tacos Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.1
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.3
g
14
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2.4
g
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
620.4
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
319.4
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
29.8
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5.9
g
25
%
Sugar
 
1.2
g
1
%
Protein
 
25.5
g
51
%
Vitamin A
 
2375.3
IU
48
%
Vitamin C
 
0.7
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
103.3
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4.8
mg
27
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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