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Morocco Tacos (Slow Cooker)
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 lemon sliced
- 8 corn tortillas for serving
- 2 ounces plain goat cheese crumbled
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Put the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a slow cooker. Cook on low for about 6 hours until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Serve tacos on tortillas with a heaping pile of shredded chicken, a healthy spoonful of slaw, and a sprinkling of goat cheese. Give it a little shot of your favorite Mexican hot sauce for a nice kick.
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Notes
- For the slaw:2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage2 cups grated carrots (about 4 carrots)1 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped1 lemon, juiced1/4 cup plain Greek yogurtsalt and pepper
- Combine the purple cabbage, carrots, mint leaves, and cilantro in a small mixing bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice over it, add in the Greek yogurt, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
386IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 386IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.