Soft Chicken Taco

Tacos can be served for lunch or dinner. This recipe uses fresh tomato salsa.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minLow CarbGluten Free

Tacos can be served for lunch or dinner. This recipe uses fresh tomato salsa.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Chicken breasts, thawed, skin and bone removed from each piece
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Taco seasoning or chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp Green pepper, sliced
  • 1 piece(s) Onion, sliced
  • 4 piece(s) Soft tortillas, 6-inch size
  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce, sliced thin
  • 1 medium Tomatoes, diced
  • 4 cup Fresh tomato salsa
  • 1 tbsp Parsley or cilantro, chopped optional

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix chicken, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. If using taco seasoning or chili powder, add that too.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is in the refrigerator, cook the pepper and onion on a stovetop over medium heat until done (about 12 minutes).
  5. Cook the chicken over medium heat. Cook each side about 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Place chicken on a plate. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into strips.
  7. To make the tacos, put chicken on the tortilla first. Add peppers and onion strips next. Top with lettuce, tomato, and salsa. If using parsley or cilantro, add that too.

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Storage

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