Taco Chicken with Corn Salsa

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Taco Chicken with Corn Salsa
20 min.
4
385kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your meal routine with a delicious and vibrant dish? Look no further than our Taco Chicken with Corn Salsa! This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but it also packs a flavorful punch that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Imagine tender, juicy chicken breasts seasoned with zesty taco spices, perfectly complemented by a refreshing corn salsa that bursts with color and flavor. The combination of creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, and the crunch of red onion creates a delightful contrast that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to incorporate fresh ingredients into your meals, making it a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

With only 385 calories per serving, this dish is not only satisfying but also fits seamlessly into a balanced diet. Whether you're cooking for family or hosting friends, Taco Chicken with Corn Salsa is sure to impress. So grab your frying pan and get ready to enjoy a meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • medium avocado pitted peeled chopped
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon honey 
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  • tablespoons onion red finely chopped
  • 1.3 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless
  • 1.3 ounces taco seasoning 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • 11 ounces corn whole with red and green peppers, drained canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Reserve 2 teaspoons of the taco seasoning mix in medium bowl. Coat chicken with remaining taco seasoning mix.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook about 8 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
  3. While chicken is cooking, add remaining ingredients to reserved taco seasoning mix; toss gently.
  4. Serve salsa with chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein33.81%
Fat43.92%
Carbs22.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.82
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.963478567808%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.34mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.75kcal
19.24%
Fat:18.98g
29.2%
Saturated Fat:3.08g
19.28%
Carbohydrates:21.66g
7.22%
Net Carbohydrates:16.51g
6.01%
Sugar:3.71g
4.12%
Cholesterol:90.72mg
30.24%
Sodium:1010.22mg
43.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.88g
65.76%
Vitamin B3:16.28mg
81.41%
Selenium:45.6µg
65.15%
Vitamin B6:1.2mg
59.95%
Phosphorus:357.91mg
35.79%
Vitamin B5:2.73mg
27.31%
Potassium:872.25mg
24.92%
Vitamin K:24µg
22.86%
Fiber:5.14g
20.57%
Vitamin A:962.44IU
19.25%
Folate:70.47µg
17.62%
Vitamin C:13.6mg
16.48%
Magnesium:60.89mg
15.22%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.04%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.53%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.3%
Zinc:1.38mg
9.19%
Iron:1.6mg
8.87%
Copper:0.16mg
8.1%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.28%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.72%
Calcium:16.59mg
1.66%