AUTHENTIC SPICY CHICKEN TACOS

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While many North Americans think of tacos as having crisp, fried shells, authentic Mexican tacos are made with soft, fresh corn tortillas. The traditional preparation is the smart choice, as unfried corn tortillas are low in fat and made with whole grains. From MSN.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     South American

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 corn tortillas
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 cup prepared hot salsa, plus more for garnish
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
sliced scallion
queso fresco
chopped fresh tomato
reduced-fat sour cream, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, until they start to brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring, until peppers are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Stir in salsa and reserved chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Spoon into warmed tortillas and garnish with scallions, queso fresco, tomatoes and sour cream.

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