Dinner Tonight: Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Dinner Tonight: Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos
45 min.
2
353kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your dinner routine with a dish that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? Look no further than these Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos! Perfectly suited for any meal throughout the day—be it lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack—this recipe is a delightful combination of smoky chipotle flavors and fresh veggies that will tantalize your taste buds.

What makes these tacos even more appealing is that they are gluten-free and dairy-free, making them an excellent choice for anyone with dietary restrictions. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal for two that packs in a hearty 353 calories per serving. Imagine biting into a warm, soft tortilla filled with tender, shredded chicken that has been perfectly seasoned and topped with crisp romaine lettuce and a zesty dressing. It’s a fiesta of flavors you won’t want to miss!

With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe invites you to get creative in the kitchen. Whether you’re preparing a meal for yourself or for friends, these Chipotle Chicken Salad Tacos are sure to impress. Get ready to enjoy a burst of flavor that combines the richness of chicken with the fresh crunch of lettuce—it's a meal that feels as good as it tastes. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • servings canola oil 
  •  chipotles in adobo canned finely chopped
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • servings corn tortillas 
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.3  onion diced red
  • cups the of 1 cos lettuce chopped
  • servings salt 
  • ounces chicken shredded cooked

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Toss the chicken in a small pan and turn the heat to medium. If the chicken is mostly white meat than add a little oil. Lightly brown the chicken while you get the dressing mixed.
  2. Combine the cider vinegar, oregano, chipotles, and red onion. Season with salt.
  3. When the chicken has lightly browned, pour in the vinegar mixture. Stir until combined.
  4. Heat a large pan over high heat. Cook the tortillas for a few seconds on each side to soften them.
  5. Toss a little of the chicken on each tortilla, sprinkle on a bit of lettuce, and eat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories353kcal
Protein26.88%
Fat52.79%
Carbs20.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.25
Glycemic Load
5.41
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.848260838053%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Quercetin
3.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:353.34kcal
17.67%
Fat:20.58g
31.66%
Saturated Fat:2.73g
17.04%
Carbohydrates:17.83g
5.94%
Net Carbohydrates:13.04g
4.74%
Sugar:2.5g
2.78%
Cholesterol:63.79mg
21.26%
Sodium:275.11mg
11.96%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.57g
47.14%
Vitamin A:4147.13IU
82.94%
Vitamin K:64.43µg
61.36%
Vitamin B3:7.3mg
36.51%
Selenium:22.83µg
32.62%
Phosphorus:266.3mg
26.63%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.37%
Fiber:4.78g
19.14%
Folate:74.45µg
18.61%
Vitamin E:2.77mg
18.46%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.81%
Iron:2.61mg
14.49%
Magnesium:48.37mg
12.09%
Zinc:1.8mg
12.01%
Potassium:408.35mg
11.67%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.73%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.48%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.94%
Calcium:67.6mg
6.76%
Copper:0.12mg
6.24%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.11%
Vitamin C:2.92mg
3.54%