Skinny Baja Chicken Tacos – Recipe and Instructions

Skinny Baja Chicken Tacos.

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These
healthy
chicken
tacos
are
FULL
of
flavor
and
low
in
fat

it’s
the
skinny
taco
recipe
you’ve
been
searching
for
and
will
be
your
“go-to”
Taco
Tuesday
recipe!

I
would
have
to
say
Mexican
cuisine
is
probably
my
favorite.
And
until
recently,
I
could
only
enjoy
seafood
dishes
as
I
was
a
pescetarian
for
10
years.
But
since
returning
to
a
full
carnivorous
diet,
I
can
now
indulge
in
all
sorts
of
delectable
Mexican
dishes.

It
takes
about
15-20
minutes
each,
so
why
not
make
both?

Don’t
forget
the
Skinny
Margaritas!
😉

Ingredients

For
the
Chicken:

  • 1
    pound
    boneless,
    skinless
    chicken
    breast
  • 2
    tablespoons
    extra
    virgin
    olive
    oil
  • 2
    teaspoons
    chili
    powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    garlic
    powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon
    ground
    cumin
  • Salt
    &
    pepper
    to
    taste
  • Juice
    from
    1
    lime

For
the
Cabbage
Slaw:

  • 3/4
    cup
    red
    cabbage,
    shredded
  • 3/4
    cup
    Napa
    cabbage,
    shredded
  • 1/2
    shredded
    carrot
    (about
    1
    large
    carrot)
  • 3
    tablespoons
    nonfat
    Greek
    yogurt
  • Juice
    from
    2
    limes
  • 1
    teaspoon
    raw
    honey
    (optional)
  • Salt
    &
    pepper
    to
    taste

For
the
Spicy
Chipotle
Sauce:

  • 1/2
    cup
    nonfat
    Greek
    yogurt
  • 1-2
    ancho
    chili
    (canned
    in
    sauce)

Toppings:

  • 8
    sprouted
    corn
    tortillas
  • Guacamole
  • Pico
    de
    gallo
  • Lime
    wedges
    for
    garnish

Instructions

Prepare
the
Chicken

  1. Slice
    chicken
    breasts
    thinly
    into
    1/4
    inch
    strips
    and
    place
    in
    a
    medium
    bowl.
  2. Add
    olive
    oil,
    chili
    powder,
    garlic
    powder,
    ground
    cumin,
    salt,
    pepper,
    and
    lime
    juice.
    Mix
    to
    coat
    the
    chicken
    evenly.
  3. Preheat
    a
    large
    skillet
    over
    medium-high
    heat.
    Sauté
    chicken
    for
    5-8
    minutes
    or
    until
    lightly
    browned
    and
    cooked
    through.

Make
the
Cabbage
Slaw

  1. While
    the
    chicken
    is
    cooking,
    combine
    shredded
    red
    cabbage,
    shredded
    Napa
    cabbage,
    shredded
    carrot,
    Greek
    yogurt,
    lime
    juice,
    and
    honey
    in
    a
    medium
    bowl.
    Mix
    well
    and
    set
    aside.

Prepare
the
Spicy
Chipotle
Sauce

  1. In
    a
    blender
    or
    food
    processor,
    combine
    Greek
    yogurt
    and
    ancho
    chili
    until
    smooth.
  2. Spoon
    the
    mixture
    into
    a
    plastic
    bag
    and
    cut
    the
    corner
    off
    to
    create
    a
    small
    opening.

Assemble
the
Tacos

  1. Arrange
    chicken,
    cabbage
    slaw,
    pico
    de
    gallo,
    and
    guacamole
    on
    a
    sprouted
    corn
    tortilla.
  2. Pipe
    the
    chipotle
    sauce
    over
    each
    taco,
    drizzle
    with
    lime
    juice,
    and
    serve
    with
    lime
    wedges.

Cooking
Tips


  • Marinating:

    For
    optimal
    flavor,
    marinate
    the
    chicken
    for
    at
    least
    5-10
    minutes
    at
    room
    temperature
    or
    up
    to
    8
    hours
    in
    the
    refrigerator.

  • Grill
    Marks:

    Use
    a
    cast
    iron
    grill
    pan
    to
    achieve
    perfect
    grill
    marks
    when
    cooking
    the
    chicken
    on
    the
    stovetop.

  • Warming
    Tortillas:

    Warm
    tortillas
    in
    a
    skillet
    or
    directly
    over
    a
    gas
    flame
    on
    the
    stovetop
    for
    the
    best
    texture.

Serving
Suggestions

  • Add
    red
    or
    green
    cabbage,
    thinly
    sliced
  • Include
    red
    or
    green
    leaf
    lettuce
  • Top
    with
    chopped
    tomatoes,
    pico
    de
    gallo,
    or
    blended
    salsa
  • Add
    chopped
    avocado
    or
    guacamole
  • Sprinkle
    with
    crumbled
    Cotija
    or
    shredded
    Monterey
    Jack
    cheese
  • Squeeze
    fresh
    lime
    juice
    over
    the
    top
  • Enhance
    with
    chopped
    bell
    pepper
    or
    matchstick
    carrots
    for
    extra
    color
    and
    crunch

FAQ

How
long
should
I
marinate
the
chicken?

Marinate
the
chicken
for
at
least
5-10
minutes
at
room
temperature
or
up
to
8
hours
in
the
refrigerator
for
the
best
flavor.

How
can
I
achieve
grill
marks
on
the
stovetop?

Use
a
cast
iron
grill
pan
to
achieve
perfect
grill
marks
when
cooking
chicken
on
the
stovetop.

What
are
the
best
methods
to
warm
tortillas?

Warm
tortillas
in
a
skillet
or
directly
over
a
gas
flame
on
the
stovetop
for
the
best
texture.
Other
methods
include
using
a
microwave
or
oven.

Summary

Skinny
Baja
Chicken
Tacos
offer
a
healthy
and
flavorful
alternative
to
traditional
tacos.
This
recipe
features
tender,
marinated
chicken,
fresh
cabbage
slaw,
and
a
spicy
chipotle
sauce,
all
wrapped
in
sprouted
corn
tortillas.

Perfect
for
a
quick
and
easy
meal,
these
tacos
can
be
customized
with
your
favorite
toppings
and
are
sure
to
become
a
staple
in
your
kitchen.
Enjoy
with
a
side
of
skinny
margaritas
for
a
complete
Mexican-inspired
feast!