FAUX PHO CHICKEN TACOS

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This fresh and flavorful chicken taco is inspired by pho - a popular Vietnamese soup. The 'faux pho' toppings -Thai basil, fresh chiles and crunchy ramen noodles - are the key to these awesome tacos. Pair with a Thai Basil MOJITarita.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium green onions, chopped
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 package (3 oz) ramen noodle soup mix (any flavor)
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas (6 inch), heated as directed on package
2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix chicken and marinade ingredients. Seal bag. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Place chicken in skillet. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on both sides and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix Sriracha mayonnaise ingredients. In another small bowl, break apart ramen noodles. (Reserve seasoning packing for another use.)
  • Spoon chicken on each tortilla. Top with Sriracha mayonnaise, jalapeño strips, basil leaves and crushed ramen. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (taco only), Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g

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