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Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce

Delicious Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce in Just 20 Minutes

Enjoy these flavorful chicken tacos with green sauce, perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Can be substituted with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning Adjust for spice tolerance.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic enhances umami.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Swap for coconut aminos for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Any neutral oil works well here.
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Tortillas Corn or flour options should be warmed for softness.
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Can substitute with green onions.
  • 0.5 cup Onions Pickled onions for extra tang.
For the Green Sauce
  • 1 cup Zesty Green Sauce Consider a homemade version for maximum flavor.

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they cook evenly. This preparation should take about 5 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, taco seasoning, and minced garlic. Add the chopped chicken pieces and coat thoroughly, allowing the flavors to infuse for at least 10 minutes.
  3. While the chicken marinates, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  4. Once preheated, place the marinated chicken pieces in the air fryer basket and cook for approximately 11 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  5. While the chicken cooks, heat a dry skillet over medium heat and warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side.
  6. To assemble, place a generous portion of the cooked chicken in each warmed tortilla. Drizzle with zesty green sauce and top with fresh cilantro and onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These chicken tacos are customizable with various toppings like crumbled cheese, avocado, or jalapeños. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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