
Shredded chicken tacos with corn salsa
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Shredded chicken tacos with corn salsa
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Spiced-butter shredded chicken tacos with corn salsa and avocado is the perfect easy recipe for weekend feasting and for feeding a crowd.
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Ingredients
For the corn salsa
- 4 cups corn kernels (if using frozen, thaw in hot water and drain)
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers finely chopped (remove seeds if you want a milder salsa)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro/coriander finely chopped
- lime juice to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
For the shredded chicken
- 4 large chicken breasts (skinless, de-boned)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½-1 tsp chilli powder
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 2 tsp lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
For the tacos
- corn tortillas Heated
- avocado chopped
- fresh cilantro/coriander
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- To make the salsa, fry the corn in a hot pan until golden brown and cooked through. Place in a large bowl and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Poach the chicken in salted water for 7-10 minutes until cooked through. Shred the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a pan and add the garlic and spices. Allow to cook until fragrant then pour over the shredded chicken. Add lime juice, salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
- To finish the salsa, add the red onion, tomato and aromatics then mix well.
- Serve the chicken and salsa with tortillas and avocado and garnish with cilantro/coriander and finish with lime juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
575mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
Protein | 19g | 38% |
Fat | 9g | 14% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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