Recipe: Soft Chicken Tacos (South Beach Diet recipe)
Misc.SOFT CHICKEN TACOS
4 (6 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided use
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
6 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges (for serving)
Arrange chicken snugly in baking dish or resealable bag. In small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate, cover loosely and keep warm.
Brush bell peppers with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and grill until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate, cover loosely and keep warm.
Grill tortillas in batches to make pliable, about 20 to 30 seconds per side. Cut each tortilla into quarters and place on a serving platter.
TO SERVE:
Thinly slice chicken; set aside. In bowl, combine salsa and sour cream. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of salsa mixture on each tortilla quarter. Divide chicken and peppers among tortillas and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges.
Makes 8 tacos
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories: 278.00, Total fat: 8.00g, Calories from Fat: 27.00%, Sodium: 379.00mg, Cholesterol: 51.00mg, Fiber: 2.00g, Carbohydrate: 26.00g, Protein: 24.00g, Saturated Fat: 1.00g
Adapted from source: The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatston
4 (6 ounces each) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided use
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
6 (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges (for serving)
Arrange chicken snugly in baking dish or resealable bag. In small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate, cover loosely and keep warm.
Brush bell peppers with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and grill until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate, cover loosely and keep warm.
Grill tortillas in batches to make pliable, about 20 to 30 seconds per side. Cut each tortilla into quarters and place on a serving platter.
TO SERVE:
Thinly slice chicken; set aside. In bowl, combine salsa and sour cream. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of salsa mixture on each tortilla quarter. Divide chicken and peppers among tortillas and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges.
Makes 8 tacos
Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories: 278.00, Total fat: 8.00g, Calories from Fat: 27.00%, Sodium: 379.00mg, Cholesterol: 51.00mg, Fiber: 2.00g, Carbohydrate: 26.00g, Protein: 24.00g, Saturated Fat: 1.00g
Adapted from source: The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook by Arthur Agatston
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