Spicy Chicken Tacos

Chicken tacos are a very popular, traditional and authentic part of mexican cuisine. Here is a delicious twist on that theme.
Ingredients -
 
8 small Corn or Flour Tortillas
1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut in thin strips
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Canola Oil, divided
1 medium Red Onion, sliced
1 Green or Red Bell Pepper, seeded and sliced
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
1 Jalapeño or 2 Serrano Chili Peppers, seeded and minced
1/2 cup prepared Salsa, hot
1/4 cup chopped Fresh Cilantro

Toppings:
Green Onions, chopped
Fresh Tomatoes, chopped
Reduced-Fat Sour Cream
 
Preparation:
 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Wrap corn or flour tortillas in foil. Place in oven. Bake 10-15 minutes.

3. Sprinkle chicken with salt.

4. In large saute pan over high heat, heat tablespoon of canola oil until hot.

5. Saute chicken, stirring frequently until browned, about 5 minutes.

6. Remove to plate or bowl.

7. Reduce heat to medium, heat remaining tablespoon of oil until hot.

8. Cook onion until it starts to brown.

9. Add bell pepper, garlic, cumin and minced chilies, and cook additional 2 minutes.

10. Add salsa and cooked chicken to vegetable saute, and heat through.

11. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.

12. Serve with warmed tortillas and toppings.

 
Variations and Recipe Ideas:
Additional toppings and garnishes:
guacamole, salsa, refried beans, and lime wedges in serving bowls.
 
Substitute parsley for cilantro.





Cooking Tip

Corn Tortillas
Corn torillas are the basis of many classic mexican dishes like enchiladas, quesadillas, and tacos. Made with whole grains, corn tortillas are low in fat.

Cooking Tip

Homemade Tortilla Chips

Preheat peanut or canola oil to 375 F. Cut tortillas into wedges. Place wedges into hot oil in small batches. Cook until golden brown, about 1 minute. Remove from oil and palce on paper towels to drain. Serve warm.



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