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Terrific Taco Tuesday Jan 30 2024

Terrific Taco Tuesday Recipe For Jan 30 2024

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Shredded Chicken Tacos

Deliciously seasoned shredded chicken tacos are the perfect choice for taco night. This chicken taco recipe is fast and simple to make any day of the week.
AuthorDiana
ย Servings6ย servings
Prep Time5minutesย 
Cook Time20minutesย 

Ingredients

  • 1 ยฝย pounds(680ย grams)ย chicken breastsย skinless boneless
  • 2ย teaspoons(2ย teaspoons)ย vegetable oil
  • ยฝ(ยฝ)ย yellow onionย minced
  • 2ย cloves(2ย cloves)ย garlicย minced
  • 1ย teaspoon(1ย teaspoon)ย ground cumin
  • 1ย teaspoon(1ย teaspoon)ย dried oregano
  • 1ย teaspoon(1ย teaspoon)ย chili powder
  • 1ย teaspoon(1ย teaspoon)ย salt
  • ยฝย cup(130ย grams)ย salsa

Instructions

  • Poach chicken. Place chicken in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165ยฐF/74ยฐC. I use the kitchen thermometer to check as overcooked chicken will be dry.
  • Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or bowl, and shred it with 2 forks.
  • In a skillet, heat oil and sautรฉ the onion until itโ€™s soft and translucent (3 minutes).
  • Add the garlic, and sautรฉ for 30 seconds. Add cumin, oregano, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add salsa, and just mix it in (if necessary, you can add a splash of water) and let it warm up.
  • Add the chicken, and mix it in with the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve in warmed up tortillas or taco shells with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Frozen Chicken.ย You can use this method to boil frozen chicken breasts, it will take longer for the water to boil, and additional simmering time to cook them completely.

Nutrition

Calories:144kcalย |ย Carbohydrates:3gย |ย Protein:25gย |ย Fat:3gย |ย Saturated Fat:1gย |ย Polyunsaturated Fat:1gย |ย Monounsaturated Fat:1gย |ย Trans Fat:1gย |ย Cholesterol:73mgย |ย Sodium:693mgย |ย Potassium:519mgย |ย Fiber:1gย |ย Sugar:1gย |ย Vitamin A:254IUย |ย Vitamin C:3mgย |ย Calcium:26mgย |ย Iron:1mg

Courtesy of Diana

at Little Sunny Kitchen on Pinterest