Some days I am just exhausted after work. Really. I feel like I need to just sit on the couch and stare ahead with all of the lights off just to recuperate. Maybe that's just me! (It sounds a bit extreme as I type it out, but it's the truth!)
Maybe you don't quite relate with me, but I'm sure most of you at least don't feel like making something labor intensive for dinner after a long day. Well, I feel you! I also have an answer for you: Chicken Tacos. These little babies are super quick and easy. You'll literally be ready to eat within 20 minutes!
Nutritional Highlight: Cooking with your spice rack. How do you make flavorful food without any fat? Spices! Spices are also an easy way to add additional vitamins and minerals to your meal. Many spices also contain essential oils, oil derived from individual plants, which are beneficial for a variety of health concerns. For example, cumin helps to aid digestion and ease insomnia due to its levels of Vitamin B, thymol and its own essential oil.
1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cut into thin strips
1 cup Onion, chopped and divided
1/2 cup Water
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 tsp Salt
Fresh Cilantro, for serving
Corn Tortillas, for serving
Creamy Salsa Verde, for serving
In a large skillet over high heat, cook the chicken and most of the onions - you'll want to reserve just a small amount for topping the tacos. Immediately, add the spices to coat chicken and onion, stir and cook until the spices are fragrant. Reduce heat to medium and add the water. Simmer for 12 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed and the chicken is cooked.
Meanwhile, heat corn tortillas over medium heat in a small pan. You can heat up about 3 at a time and then transfer to a warm plate with a damp paper towel to cover.
When you are ready, layer chicken and onion mixture onto a corn tortilla and top with raw onion, cilantro leaves and creamy salsa verde.
Nutritional Analysis:
Per serving (2 tacos dressed as shown): 162 calories, 5g fat, 23.9g carbohydrates, 7.3g protein
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