Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Name: Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed; 2 green onions, chopped; 0.125 cup red wine vinegar; 0.5 lime, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas; 1 tomato, diced; 0.25 cup shredded lettuce; 0.25 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 0.25 cup salsa

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These chicken tacos seasoned with lime, oregano, and garlic are flavorful and delicious. I was given this recipe by my mom when I went away to college, and it has become all of my friends' favorite dinner!

Recipe by Marissa Wright

Updated on March 13, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 green onions, chopped
⅛ cup red wine vinegar
½ lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
1 tomato, diced
¼ cup shredded lettuce
¼ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup salsa

Directions

Sauté chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Add green onions, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Heat an iron skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204	Calories
7g	Fat
19g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 37mg	12%
Sodium 434mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 200mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.