Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts , cut into thin strips
- 3 limes , juiced, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin , divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder , divided
- 2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper , divided
- 2 reds bell peppers , cut into thin strips
- 1 red onion , thinly sliced
- 2 jalapenos peppers - stemmed , seeded, and thinly sliced
- 4 multi-grain tortillas , or more to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro , chopped
Instructions
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1
Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
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2
Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
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3
Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
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4
Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
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5
Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.
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