Chicken Taco Recipes
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BBQ Black Bean Tacos
Swap the rotisserie chicken for leftover turkey in this healthy taco recipe. A probiotic-rich stand-in for sour cream, yogurt offers creaminess and helps bind the toppings. Look for BBQ sauce varieties with less than 250mg sodium and 5g sugar. We like Annie's Original BBQ Sauce.
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Mas Pollo, Por Favor!
Trade in traditional ground beef for a healthier alternative—chicken. These protein-packed tacos are full of all the south-of-the-border flavors you love at a fraction of the calories.
Fresh garlic, minced chipotle chile, and bell peppers are a winning combination in these flavorful chicken tacos.
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Grilled Buffalo Chicken Tacos
We took the finger-licking beauty of a Buffalo wing experience and wrapped it in a tortilla—because that's how you win a weeknight.
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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
Look for crema, the Mexican version of sour cream, in Mexican markets or the international aisle of most supermarkets. You could also thin sour cream with ½ teaspoon lime juice.
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Chipotle-Lime Chicken Tacos and Broccoli-Radish Salad
Ready in less than 15 minutes and under 400 calories, this recipe is the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday rotation. A simple side salad is all this dinner needs to round out a balanced, delicious meal.
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Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Cabbage and apple slaw adds a nice crunch. When you pair the slaw with beer-braised chicken, the tacos take on a German flair.
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Kung Pao Chicken Tacos
Rev up dinner with tangy, smoky, or fiery flavors. Taking inspiration from those hip Korean taco trucks, we took a mixture usually served over rice and stuffed it into blistered tortillas.
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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions
We replaced beef with seasoned chicken for a fresh take on this traditional Mexican dish.
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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn
These light and fresh tacos—full of protein and veggies—come together in a snap.
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Fiesta Chicken Tacos with Mango and Jicama Salad
Add fresh fruits and vegetables to spicy chicken tacos for an inspired Mexican meal.
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Ancho Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Slaw and Avocado Cream Recipe
Crunchy cilantro slaw and cool, fresh avocado cream are all the dressing these chicken tacos will need.
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Chicken and Mushroom Tacos
Simple to cook, fun to eat, and infinitely variable, tacos are an easy weeknight dinner option for busy households. Set up a taco bar with this flavorful filling of caramelized onions, chicken, and earthy mushrooms and whatever other toppings your family likes―sour cream, cheese, salsa, sliced avocado, raw onion or radish, and extra jalapeños are great options.
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Soft Chicken Tacos
Juicy, flavorful thigh meat, plus plenty of ground cumin and a topping of shredded cabbage, gives these tacos authentic Mexican flavor.
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Chicken Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa
Your family will thank you when these tacos hit the table. We left the seeds in the jalapeño for a spicy kick; omit them if you prefer a mild salsa.
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Chicken Soft Tacos with Sautéed Onions and Apples
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The unusual pairing of apples, chicken, onion, and nutmeg in this savory-sweet taco filling is divinely delicious.
Granny Smith apples work best in this recipe. They remain tart, juicy, and crisp after baking.