Basic Soft Chicken Tacos
Preptime: 10 min.Cooktime: 10 min.
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 31g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 561mg
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 lime
8 meduim-sized flour tortillas
salsa fresca, optional
guacamole, optional
diced tomatoes, optional
shredded lettuce, optional
Directions:
1. Have
brush the olive oil all over the chicken strips and then sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Place a skillet or grill pan over high heat and lightly coat with oil. Cook the chicken about 2 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through and place on cutting board to rest for about 5 minutes.
3.
can cut the limes in half, pierce the juice side with a fork and twist to release the juices over the cooked chicken.
4. Cut the chicken into thin slices across the grain and then let
cut each slice into bite-sized pieces for bringing to the table.
5.
can warm the flour tortillas by dipping first in water and then placing in a dry pan over low heat. Use tongs to lift out and wrap in a towel to keep warm.
6.
can assemble the tacos at the table with salsa fresca and guacamole , or serve with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.



