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Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce in 20 Minutes

Quick and delicious Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce that can be made in 20 minutes, perfect for families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mild mix
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon oil olive or vegetable oil
For the Tacos
  • 4 pieces tortillas yellow corn-flour blend
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro to taste
  • 1/4 cup onions diced
For the Green Sauce
  • 1/2 cup green sauce (Avocado Aji Verde) or Greek yogurt as substitute

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, oil, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Toss chicken pieces to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F and air fry chicken for 11 minutes, or bake in oven for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Warm tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side until soft.
  5. Assemble tacos with cooked chicken, green sauce, cilantro, and onions.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover tacos in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze individual tacos for up to 2 months, thawing before reheating.

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