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Thai Tango Chicken Tacos


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  • Author: Amber Massey
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

Sweet chili chicken gets a fun twist in these tacos.
Topped with a vibrant cucumber salsa and peanuts, theyre a fiesta in every bite!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups (473 ml) shredded skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) sweet chili dipping sauce
  • The juice of one lime
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • Cucumber Salsa
  • 1 cups (237 ml) chopped Roma tomatoes
  • 1 small peeled and chopped red onion
  • 1 medium peeled and chopped cucumber
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) chopped green onions
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 0.25 cups (59 ml) chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 8 small flour tortillas
  • 0.25 cups (59 ml) roughly chopped dry roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken, chili sauce, lime juice, and garlic in a medium skillet.
  2. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients for the cucumber salsa, toss gently, and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Serve Thai chicken tacos wrapped in a tortilla and topped with cucumber salsa and chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a finely chopped Thai chili to the chicken marinade.
  • To make ahead, prepare the chicken and salsa separately and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Assemble tacos just before serving.
  • Corn tortillas can be substituted for flour tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 80