Tomatillo Chicken Tacos are a delicious take on tacos. Light and fresh, they make a simple, healthy and tasty summer meal.

This recipe features BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa

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Tomatillo Chicken Tacos

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• CourseMain Dish
• CuisineNew Mexican

Servings

Twelve tacos

Servings Twelve tacos

Tomatillo Chicken Tacos 1 2 3 4 5 Votes: 0 Rating: 0 You: Rate this recipe! CourseMain Dish CuisineNew Mexican Servings Twelve tacos Servings Twelve tacos

Ingredients

• ½ cup+ 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 doz. BUENO® Corn Tortillas
• 4 chicken breasts skinless boneless, cubed
• 2 Tbsp. BUENO® Coarse Chile
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. granulated garlic
• 1 large tomato chopped
• ¼ cup onion finely diced
• ½ cup dark green lettuce cut into tiny pieces
• 1 jar BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa,

Servings: tacos

Units:US Imperial

Instructions

1. Heat ½ cup olive oil over medium-high heat in a heavy skillet. Gently fold each corn tortilla, leaving a slight opening at the tip and securing it with a toothpick. Deep fry each shell for about 30 seconds each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towel.
2. Heat 1 tsp. olive oil over medium heat in non-stick skillet.
3. Add chicken, coarse chile, salt and garlic. Cook over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Allow to cool.
4. Shred chicken.
5. Evenly divide chicken, tomato, onion and lettuce among taco shells.
6. Add salsa to taste.

Recipe Notes

Option: To cut fat and calories, instead of frying tortillas, use them fresh or toast in the oven.

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