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RCI-SW.004.0051.001

Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos

* Source: Diabetic Living Diet * Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minu

nut-free
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Total35 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

Method

1
Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin, even cutlets about ¼ inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2
Mince the 3 garlic cloves and jalapeño pepper finely. Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and set aside with corn.
3
Combine orange juice, lime juice, lime peel, minced garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create the marinade. Reserve 3 tablespoons of marinade separately.
4
Place chicken cutlets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning to coat evenly. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
7 minutes
5
Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, then place in the hot skillet in a single layer.
1 minutes
6
Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Transfer to a cutting board.
4 minutes
7
Add diced red bell pepper and frozen corn to the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through and pepper softens slightly.
3 minutes
8
Dissolve cornstarch in the reserved 3 tablespoons of marinade, then pour into the skillet with vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
2 minutes
9
Slice the cooked chicken into strips and add back to the skillet with the vegetables and sauce. Toss gently to combine and warm through for 1 minute.
1 minutes
10
Warm corn tortillas over a flame or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until pliable and slightly charred.
1 minutes
11
Assemble tacos by placing a warm tortilla on a plate, filling with chicken-vegetable mixture, and topping with a dollop of sour cream. Serve immediately.