Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 13
Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos with a kick of spice
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour and 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 skinless , boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 large white onion , chopped
1 large Anaheim pepper , diced
1 jalapeno pepper , diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 cup chicken stock
1 can peeled whole plum tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1/4 cup diced mango
1 large lime , zested and juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon Pasilla chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 corn tortillas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
320
Sugar
4g
Fat
6g
Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos is a refreshing take on traditional Mexican tacos. The combination of mango, lime, and cilantro gives this dish a tropical twist. The chicken is shredded and coated in a delicious tomato sauce infused with spices like Pasilla chili powder and cumin. The flavors blend together seamlessly, making this a mouthwatering dish that can be served as a light lunch or dinner with family and friends. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time and used in various other dishes like salads or quesadillas.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Add onion, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to skillet; cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
4.Place chicken breast halves into a baking dish; pour chicken stock over chicken.
5.Pour cooked onion mixture over chicken.
6.Drain plum tomatoes, reserving juice, and chop the tomatoes; add to baking dish along with reserved juice, tomato sauce, mango, lime zest and juice, chopped cilantro, Pasilla chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and cinnamon.
7.Cover baking dish with foil.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
9.Remove foil and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes more.
10.Shred chicken with two forks.
11.Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until softened, about 30 seconds per side.

PROS

Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos is an explosion of flavors in your mouth.

A great way to enjoy Mexican cuisine with the use of healthy ingredients and less fat.

Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

CONS

This recipe contains a moderate amount of sodium.

You can omit the salt or use salt substitutes instead.

This dish may not be ideal for those with mango allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos is a healthy recipe that contains lean protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The lime helps add a citrusy flavor and promotes hydration, while mango adds natural sweetness and provides nutrients such as vitamins A and C.
Cilantro is a great source of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps improve digestion.

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