Grilled Chicken Tacos

$1.55 per person / A terrific meal on its own or as a base for add-ins, such as hot sauce, leftover cheese, sour cream, or plain yogurt. (Another money-saving tip: Learn how to make yogurt sour cream!) To save a little time and cost—and to make this vegan or vegetarian—swap beans or diced avocado for the chicken. Green chiles offer explosive flavor and anti-inflammatory nutrients. If limes are a little steep, it’s fine to substitute a splash of vinegar.

Grilled Chicken Tacos

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Servings

4 people

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Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 medium white or red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2-4 green serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including stems
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8-12 white corn tortillas

Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 medium white or red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2-4 green serrano chiles, finely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, including stems Juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8-12 white corn tortillas

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Instructions

1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet. Add beans, onion, and chiles; heat through. Cool in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste; toss gently to combine.
2. Preheat grill. Place chicken in a plastic bag or between waxed paper sheets and pound with a heavy jar to flatten to an even thickness. Transfer to a large plate, brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill, smooth side down, for about 2 minutes, or until edges turn opaque. Turn over and cook for 1½–2 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 155–160°.
3. Remove chicken from grill, set on a plate, and cover. After 2 minutes, slice chicken thinly crosswise and add to tomato mixture, tossing gently to combine all ingredients.
4. Heat tortillas over an open flame or in a skillet. Keep warm in a folded napkin.
5. Set chicken-tomato mixture and tortillas on the table. To eat, hold a tortilla in one hand, scoop chicken mixture onto it, roll up, and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chicken Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2354 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16g 25%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 55mg 18%

Sodium 210mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 29g 10%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Protein 22g 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

PER SERVING (2 tacos): 354 cal, 16g fat (9g mono, 3g poly, 4g sat), 55mg chol, 22g protein, 29g carb, 4g fiber, 210mg sodium