Healthy Chicken Tacos

📊 Macros per Taco

170 calories
19 g protein
12 g carbohydrates
6 g fat

Prep time: 10–12 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes

Makes 6–8 tacos, depending on how much filling you add to each taco.

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

• 300 g chicken breasts, cut into halves
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 1–2 teaspoons olive oil

Vegetables:

• ½ red bell pepper and ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped
• Half the amount of the spices used for the chicken
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• ¼ cup water

For the Tacos:

• White or yellow corn tortillas (the brand I use is Mission)
• 10 g shredded mozzarella cheese per taco

Garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro) and lime.

Method

Step 1 – Cut the chicken breasts into halves first. Season with the spice mixture and a little olive oil. Mix well so each piece is evenly coated. Add more seasoning if needed.

Step 2 – In a bowl, add the chopped red onion and bell peppers. Season them with the same spices used for the chicken but in half the quantity.

Step 3 – Heat a pan over medium heat, spray with oil, and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side. Once cooked, set it aside and shred it using two forks.

Step 4 – In the same pan, add the vegetables and cook for 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes and ¼ cup water. Add the shredded chicken and mix well.

Step 5 – Take a tortilla, dip it in the chicken mixture, then place it in a separate pan. Add the filling and shredded cheese, fold it, and toast each side for about 1 minute. Serve with fresh coriander and lime.