Best Lemon Chicken Tacos Recipes
LEMON CHICKEN TACOS
These tempting tacos are low in fat but full of zippy flavor. I often modify the recipe to our tastes by adding more tomato and green onion an a bit of cheddar cheese. It's a keeper!-Lisa Giegel of Spokane, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours., In a large nonstick skillet, saute onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the chicken, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until no longer pink., Remove from the heat; stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and remaining lemon juice. Spoon into tortillas; top with lettuce. Fold in half. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 994mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LEMON CHICKEN TACOS
Excellent low-fat recipe! From Taste of Homes' Best Light Recipes of the Year 2006. I've added a little adobo seasoning with the cumin - Yummy! * time does not include marinating time.*
Provided by Babs7
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions and garlic on medium heat in oil until tender.
- Add the chicken, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Cook on medium - high heat and stir for 5 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Remove from heat; stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and remaining lemon juice.
- Serve with salsa.
- Also good with shredded cheddar and sour cream (optional) on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 733.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 23.1
LEMON CHICKEN TACOS
I started making these years ago on Christmas Eve when we were expecting family and friends from out of town and I wanted to have dinner ready to go when they arrived at our house . Over the years I have been asked for this simple recipe many times! If I don't have rotisserie chicken, I cook a couple of breasts in chicken...
Provided by Alexandra Cloney
Categories Tacos & Burritos
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Heat lemon juice in skillet - Add chicken and heat through - Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm on "low" setting.
- 2. Lightly fry and fold tortillas - Drain thoroughly on paper towels
- 3. Add chicken to prepared tortillas.
- 4. Top with cheese, avocado, tomato and lettuce and your favorite salsa or taco sauce. Serve with cheese topped refried beans
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