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Lime Chicken Tacos
Lime Chicken Tacos make an easy, flavorful and wholesome dinner that your family will love. After marinating overnight you can have a delicious dinner on the table in 15 minutes.
Prep Time
8 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
8 hrs 11 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener Granulated
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1-1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs - cubed
- 10 6 inch corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo salsa
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the first 9 ingredients to create the marinade. Place chicken in a plastic zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Close the bag and refrigerate overnight.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat cook the chicken for about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and all juices run clear.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a moist paper towel and place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave for about 1 minute to heat.
- To serve, place the corn tortillas on a plate and fill each with chicken. Top each taco with your favorite toppings such as pico de gallo (tomatoes, onions, jalapenos), shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, and chopped avocado or cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
269mg
(11%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
251IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 269mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 251IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.