Zesty, easy, and quick way to make chicken tacos that are delicious and diet-friendly. Other options for toppings would be low-fat sour cream, 2% reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, and salsa.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
272 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine chicken, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a bowl; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
Saute red bell peppers, onion, jalapeno peppers, juice of 1 lime, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Transfer chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 4
Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
Step 5
Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.
Ingredients
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 pound thinly sliced chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
3 limes, juiced, divided
2 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper, divided
2 red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 jalapeno peppers - stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
