CHICKEN TACOS

MexicanChickenIntermediate480 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Plan ahead when making this, as it needs to refrigerate 8 hours or overnight 1/3 C. olive or vegetable oil 1/4 C. lime juice 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 T. minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/4 lb.) 6 (8-inch) flour tortillas or taco shells, warmed Toppings of your choice In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first 8 ingredients.

  2. 2

    Add chicken and turn to coat.

  3. 3

    Seal or cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

  4. 4

    Drain and discard marinade.

  5. 5

    Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

  6. 6

    Cut into thin strips; serve in tortillas or taco shells with desired toppings.

  7. 7

    Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared with flour tortillas and without salt; calculated without toppings) equals: 338 calories, 289 mg sodium, 63 mg cholesterol, 28 gm carbohydrate, 27 gm protein, 12 gm fat Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat

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