"Skinny" Chicken Tacos
These quick chicken tacos pair tender strips of chicken with sautéed red bell peppers, red onion, and jalapeño, seasoned with cumin, garlic, chipotle pepper, and lime. Wrapped in multigrain tortillas and finished with fresh cilantro, they bring smoky heat and bright citrus flavor to an easy weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in "Skinny" Chicken Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 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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- 43
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine chicken, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and chipotle pepper in a bowl; marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2
Sauté red bell peppers, onion, jalapeño peppers, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, and chipotle pepper in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the chicken mixture to a separate non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; sauté until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Layer tortillas between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; heat in the microwave until warmed, 10 to 20 seconds.
- 5
Spoon vegetables and chicken onto tortillas; top with cilantro and lime juice.
- Calories 341.38 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 33.08 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 40.51 g 15%
- Total Fat 6.17 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.44 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.32 mg High 23%
- Sodium 504.32 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.98 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 4.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 145.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.59 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 392.37 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 94.5 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 123.69 mg Good Source 137%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
"Skinny" Chicken Tacos is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 341.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is "Skinny" Chicken Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Chipotle Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make "Skinny" Chicken Tacos?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 341.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is "Skinny" Chicken Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is "Skinny" Chicken Tacos healthy?
- "Skinny" Chicken Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 341.38 calories and 33.08 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 504.32 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.44 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, 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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