Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos
Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos balance tender shredded chicken with a lively mix of lime, mango, tomatoes, and warm spices. The filling is bright, gently spiced, and aromatic, perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a weekend taco spread with friends. Fresh cilantro and a hint of cinnamon round out each bite in soft corn tortillas.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large pot, cover it with water, and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let it cool, then shred it.
- 4
Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 5
Add the onion, Anaheim pepper, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
- 6
Add the shredded chicken, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mango, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until reduced, at least 45 minutes.
- 8
Fill corn tortillas with the chicken filling.
- Calories 1120.23 kcal High 56%
- Protein 195.02 g Good Source 390%
- Carbohydrate 29.0 g 11%
- Total Fat 25.49 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 636.05 mg High 212%
- Sodium 1873.48 mg High 81%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 45.45 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 264.48 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 22.12 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 8.09 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Citrus Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos is made with 19 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 1120.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canola Oil, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Corn Tortilla. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1120.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos healthy?
- Citrus-Mango Pulled Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 1120.23 calories and 195.02 g of protein, or 390% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1873.48 mg (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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