Healthy Chicken Tacos
Lighter chicken tacos with lean chicken, corn tortillas, fresh salsa, slaw. Healthier than beef tacos. Best with lots of lime.
Prep Time
18 min
Cook Time
18 min
Servings
6
Calories
359 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken750 g
- Tortilla3
- Carrot1 ½ medium
- Bell Pepper1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken750 g
- Tortilla3
- Carrot1.5 medium
- Bell Pepper1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Lettuce3 cups
- Tomato3 medium
- Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
- Salt1.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Cook chicken: season 1.5 lb chicken breast with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Grill or pan-sear 5 min per side. Slice or shred.
- 2
Make slaw: shred 2 cups cabbage + 1 carrot. Toss with juice of 1 lime + 1 teaspoon honey + ½ teaspoon salt.
- 3
Make pico de gallo: dice 2 tomatoes + ½ red onion + 1 jalapeño + cilantro + lime + salt.
- 4
Warm 8 small corn tortillas (char over gas flame or warm in dry skillet).
- 5
Make quick avocado-lime sauce: 1 mashed avocado + lime + Greek yogurt + cilantro + salt.
- 6
Build tacos: warm tortilla, slaw, sliced chicken, pico, avocado sauce, sprinkle of feta or cotija, cilantro, lime wedge. Eat immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Corn tortillas for authentic + healthier.
- 2.Chicken breast (leaner).
- 3.Slaw instead of cheese for crunch.
- 4.Avocado sauce instead of sour cream.
🔬 Why It Works
Healthy chicken tacos succeed because the lean chicken + corn tortillas + fresh slaw + avocado sauce provide all the satisfaction of regular tacos with less fat and more vegetables. Each component is lighter without sacrificing flavor.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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