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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (282g) Recipe makes 6 servings |
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| Calories 392 | ||
| Calories from Fat 158 | (40%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 17.6g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.0g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 11.3g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% | |
| Sodium 419mg | 17% | |
| Potassium 361mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.6g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% | |
| Sugars 1.3g | ||
| Protein 26.8g | 53% | |
Summertime Chicken Tacos
By: Shelby Jo
Aug 23, 2008
From Quick Cooking Magazine. Prep time does not include marinating time. Try these tempting tacos when you're looking for a change of pace from regular tacos. A mild zing from the lime juice in the marinade for the chicken comes through after grilling. I like to serve them with salsa, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. -Susan Scott, Asheville, North Carolina
SERVES 6
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4)
- 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed or 6 taco shells, warmed
- lettuce
- tomato
- shredded cheese
Directions
1
In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first eight ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.2
Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.3
Cut into thin strips; serve in tortilla or taco shells with desired toppings.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Lavender Lynn
On Jan 13, 2009
This is really a marinade recipe, and it's good! garlic, lime, and herbs shine through into the finished taco, which we served on flour Gorditas. Although this is billed as "summertime" fare and for outdoor grilling, we used the broiler in January with great results. Made for Market Tag, Jan 09.
From: lazyme
On Jan 13, 2009
Yum! I loved the marinade - it really added flavor when the chicken was grilled. I marinated the chicken overnight and it was quick to finish off when we were ready for lunch. Thanks Shelby for another winner. Made for Photo Tag.
From: mtnmel
On Nov 25, 2008
I've been looking for a marinade that incorporated what I usually have at home. This one is it! Marinade was really good! I also used fresh cilantro instead of parsley and added cumin seeds instead of ground. Thank you for sharing, I definitely will be making this again.
From: Bayhill
On Nov 21, 2008
Delicious! We loved these easy, flavorful chicken tacos. I marinated the chicken for 8 hours, using fresh cilantro in the marinade instead of parsley. I served the chicken in flour tortillas with fresh pico de gallo and shredded cabbage. My family devoured the tacos and gave them 2-thumbs up. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe...it is definitely a keeper! Made for 2008 Football Pool
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