Chicken Tacos with Pico de Gallo

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    432 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican, Tex-Mex

Chicken Tacos with Pico de Gallo

Chicken tacos with zesty, fresh pico de gallo and creamy avocado makes the perfect easy, healthy dinner recipe and is perfect for Taco Tuesdays. 

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Ingredients

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for the chicken

  • 4 skinless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

for the pico de gayo

  • 2 ripe tomatoes cubed
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • handful fresh coriander/cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper

to serve

  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • tortillas
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Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into two thinner cutlets then place in a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat until hot then cook the chicken in until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is frying, combine all the ingredients for the pico de gallo and set aside.
  4. Serve the chicken and pico de gallo with avocado, sour cream and tortillas and extra lime wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information

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Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 868mg (36%) Potassium 705mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 820IU (16%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 868mg 36%
Potassium 705mg 15%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 820IU 16%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 128mg 13%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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