Wow! Dice the onion, peppers and jalepeno then add to skillet when hot and cook for a few minutes. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces, 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese. The recipe didn't say what type of lime juice - I had both - so I used sweetened and it gave it a nice sweet/spicy kick! I also used fresh lemonade, (real lemons juice, simple syrup and water) and a lot of lime juice. Heat up the tortillas in the microwave according to their package directions. and I have a meal. Preheat the oven to 325°F. You can also do the lime juice at the end, maybe a lime wedge per taco. The lemon and lime gives the chicken a wonderful citrus flare but the sugar from the lemon jucie makes you stop and wonder if you were supposed to taste that. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Great recipe Tara. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Stir it up. So naturally this one caught my eye. and I have a meal. I don’t think I’ve added more than half a teaspoon of either the lime juice, cumin or chili powder and it’s never been over seasoned so maybe I could do more but I’d rather under do it than over do it because the salsa and guac can help out. While the chicken cooks, stir together the chicken taco topping by placing the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and the juice of one lime in a small bowl. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine chicken, lemonade, olive oil, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Place lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, and sour cream in serving dishes. Add comma separated list of ingredients to exclude from recipe. Thanks! To cut out fat I'll only use 1 tbsp. My family really enjoyed it. Stir the chicken and salsa in a 1-quart saucepan. This recipe is tasty but needs a little kick to make it stand out more. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Canned chicken is also a great thing to keep on hand. The salsa was a great touch! If no sour cream is on hand cream cheese is just as tasty! I use tortillas more than any bread product. I love tortillas. I used 3 - 10.5 oz. If you have guacamole then I am in heaven. Heat the olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. I didn't use the bay leaves & added more lime juice. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave until soft. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Although I made some changes, the recipe was a great starting out point. Next time I'll use lemon water instead of lemonade. The other spices I do even less but your just going to have to experiment with this. Lastly I think de-glazing the chicken in the pan would give a more tasty texture. Once they are softened add the chicken. Cost – $5 to $6 total or $2-3 per serving. Info. ( Log Out /  Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. I added a small chopped yellow onion to the marinade. Added some jalepeno, fresh onion, red and green peppers, and cilantro to the pan after chicken had simmered for a few minutes. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Estimated Nutrition – I’ll have to get back to you, right now I’m just going based on memory. I also don't use onion powder - I diced up some onion instead for a fresher taste. Heat over low heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring often. I can't wait to make them again. Heat the olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. I also cooked the marinade until all of the fluids had cooked off. It made it much more flavorful. Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Sure, you can put a pile of corn tortillas on the table and let people build their own, but I think they are so much better if you crisp up the tortilla and melt the cheese before serving. ( Log Out /  Based on some of the reviews here I made some changes. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Each person can create their own wrap, using their preferred ingredients. Cooking – Spray a medium skillet with cooking spray and put it on medium heat. oil next time. But when I ran out of options and all I had to work with was canned chicken I decided to give it a try. I used hard taco shells instead of tortillas but next time i will use tortillas. I prefer the canned chicken in mexican food because it breaks apart easier. I marinated the chicken in the lemon/lime juice for an hour, and I also simmered it until there was very little liquid left, like others have mentioned. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet with tongs and cook 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked through. This was so easy to make. Yum! Unfortunately I really don’t know how much I add. © Copyright 2020, 20 Things to Cook This Month That Have Nothing to Do With Thanksgiving, 15 Vegan Muffin Recipes for Easy Breakfasts, 15 Comfort Food Dinners That Start With Creamy Alfredo Sauce, 2-Ingredient Snacks That Are Too Easy Not to Make, Use Your Stale Bread in These Savory Bread Puddings, 13 Spiked Apple Cider Cocktails to Celebrate the Season, 15 Comfort Food Casseroles Inspired by World Cuisines, 12 Recipes to Turn Extra Chicken into Healthy Main Dish Salads, 15 Ground Beef Soup Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners, Ground Turkey Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals, 11 Top Chicken Casseroles That Lean to the Healthy Side, 12 Classic Italian Recipes Made Easy in the Instant Pot, Nutrition