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Shredded chicken tacos with corn salsa

Spiced-butter shredded chicken tacos with corn salsa and avocado is the perfect easy recipe for weekend feasting and for feeding a crowd.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American , Mexican

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

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  1. 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. 
  2. Poach the chicken in salted water for 7-10 minutes until cooked through. Shred the cooked chicken and set aside. 
  3. 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. 
  4. To finish the salsa, add the red onion, tomato and aromatics then mix well. 
  5. Serve the chicken and salsa with tortillas and avocado and garnish with cilantro/coriander and finish with lime juice. 

Nutrition Information

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

% 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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