Thai Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 tacos (4 servings)
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Calories
362 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Chicken Tacos
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Coconut marinated chicken tucked into a warm tortilla with fresh vegetables and a creamy thai peanut sauce.
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Ingredients
- For the chicken taco:
- For the peanut sauce:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk light is fine
- 1/4 cup coconut milk light is fine
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of minced fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons of water
- 2 teaspoons of minced fresh ginger
- 1 cup of shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup of thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 8 small flour tortillas soft taco size
- salt and pepper to taste
- lime wedges for garnish if desired
Instructions
- For the chicken:
- Combine the coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, garlic and ginger in a large resealable bag. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour, up to 8 hours.
- Heat an outdoor grill, indoor grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, place on grill/skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until done. Cut the cooked chicken into cubes (approximately 1/2 inch in size)
- For the peanut sauce:
- Combine all of the ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble:
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave. Place the tortillas in a row assembly line style. To each tortilla add 2 tablespoons of shredded cabbage, 1 tablespoon of shredded carrots, 1 tablespoon of cucumber and approximately 1/4 cup of chicken. Top with a generous drizzle of peanut sauce and a few cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: The carrots and cabbage can be shredded a day in advance. The peanut sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
362kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
905mg
(38%)
Potassium
565mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1545IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
9.8mg
(11%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos (4 servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1545IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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