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High Protein Cheesy Chicken Tacos
Crispy toasted chicken tacos with only 200 calories each, filled with shredded seasoned chicken cooked in a tomato sauce with bell pepper and onion, topped with melted light mozzarella. The taco shells are dipped in the cooking sauce before toasting for incredible flavor. A quick, protein-rich meal perfect for weight loss.
Ingredients
chicken
- 300 g chicken breast (sliced)
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp chili flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
sauce
- 1 whole onion (sliced)
- 1 whole bell pepper (sliced)
- 200 g canned tomatoes
- 60 ml water
taco
- 6 whole corn tortillas
- 60 g light mozzarella (shredded)
Steps
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1Slice chicken breast and season with oregano, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until color changes.~3 min
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2Cook on medium heat for 8 minutes until golden brown. Shred into pieces.~8 min
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3Cook onion and bell pepper with the same seasoning used for chicken. Add canned tomatoes, water, and the shredded chicken. Simmer for 2 minutes.~5 min
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4Dip each taco shell into the chicken sauce mixture, then place on a separate pan. Add filling with shredded light mozzarella, then toast both sides.Tip: Dipping the taco in sauce before toasting is inspired by birria-style tacos.~5 min
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5Serve and enjoy.~1 min
Nutrition (per serving)
200
Calories
22g
Protein
16g
Carbs
6g
Fat
2g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Birria-style tacos dipped in braising liquid before grilling are a popular Mexican street food trend. This lighter version uses chicken instead of fatty beef or lamb to keep it low-calorie.
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