Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Chicken Tacos

Do you like Mexican cuisine? How about a delicious meal that can be put together in less than an hour? Now, I am sure I have your full attention. Who after all can say no to less time in the kitchen, and yet tasty food on the table! Thriving fast food joints everywhere are a sure proof to this fact.

I am no different! Once I found out that tacos put together at home can hold it’s own to tacos from my favorite joint, there was no stopping me. With fresh ingredients, and chicken that is cooked at home this recipe is healthier. More over, children love this stuff and indulge and for once you don’t have to curtail them from having an extra bite or two.

And now, with cricket being my latest distraction, I am thinking it won’t be a bad idea to have some tacos while enjoying the game too. Please agree with me!

Chicken Tacos

Chicken Tacos


Chicken Tacos



Ingredients:

Taco shells- 12

Chicken breast- 1 lbs, cut into bite size pieces
Pepper- 1 tsp
Salt
Olive oil- 1 tbsp
Lemon juice- 1 tsp
Garlic powder- 2 tsp
Jalapenos finely chopped- 1/2/to your taste
Chicken stock- 1 cup

Bell pepper julienne- 1/4 cup
Lettuce finely chopped- 1/4 cup
Guacamole- from 2 avocados(find the recipe here)
Mexican cheese- 1/2 cup (A Mixture of Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero cheese)
Sour cream- 1/4cup (optional)
Salsa/chopped tomatoes- 1/4 cup

Method:

1.Marinate the chicken with pepper, oil,salt,lemon juice and garlic powder and keep aside for at least 15 minutes.
2.Boil the stock and add the marinated chicken into it.
3.After 3-4 minutes add the jalapeno slices and continue cooking till chicken is almost done.
4.Increase the heat and cook till all the water is absorbed.
5.Switch off when there is still a little water left, just enough to moisten the chicken.
6.Prepare the shells according to package instructions.
7.Fill them with cooked chicken,sour cream,salsa and veggies sprinkle the cheese over.
8.Place them on a baking sheet/microwave safe plate and warm in an oven at 400 degree F/on high in a microwave for 30-45 seconds, till the cheese is melted.
9.Serve with guacamole and some Mexican cumin rice or as it is.


Chicken Tacos


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Notes:

1.The fillings are completely versatile, as many of you know.
2.This is how my family likes it.You could make it vegetarian by using tofu and vegetable stock.And maybe add some bean chili for filling


Contributor: Namitha

45 comments:

  1. This is in my list for a very long time, looks too tempting.

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  2. Adipoli chicken taco. Njan beans taco kazhikkum.

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  3. what a coincidence..well actually i just threw out my remaining taco shells cos i was a bit intimidated with all the mexican addiction recently. I set up a taco bar recently whn we were entertaining guests and i cant get enuf of mexican food..i used mince meat and beans as filling though!

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  4. My fav and i love it Nami..Mindblowing pictures..

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  5. I love a simple, delicious and healthy meal such as this. Blessings, Catherine

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  6. Yummy Tacos.Wow nice presentation makes me hungry.

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  7. i am big fan of mexican food!...in our house quesadillas are more popular than tacos!!! i love tacos tho!....add lots of spice n fresh veggies for me!
    Smitha

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  8. You woudnt believe if i tell you i have never had this, looks so good. SHould try mexican food at home.

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  9. Who doesn't love tacos! They look great :)

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  10. Lovely Presentation ....Tacos are a fav here too...
    [Btw the link for Guacamole is missing...]
    http://www.panchamrutham.blogspot.com/

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  11. Tacos looks truly irresistible and yumm! Wonderful clicks...

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  12. This sounds absolutely wonderful..

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  13. Never say no to tacos, truly irresistible..makes me hungry..

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  14. Love tacos anytime and too with Bean chilli wow i am drooling..pictures are gorgeous.

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  15. Beautiful presentation dear,makes me hungry.

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  16. oh man adore tacos made my first fish ones yesterday wow so good, yours look amazing and quick to make got to love that

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  17. J'adore la cuisine mexicaine et ta recette me donne faim.
    Je note.
    A très bientôt.

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  18. I too love Mexican food..did you make this tacos to forget the pain of the tied cricket match!!!

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  19. My family and I are big Mexican food fans, and I agree, I love quick and easy meals that are tasty. These look really good. I have never seen a cricket match, but it sounds like fun, especially eating your tacos:)

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  20. Loved your tacos!! wonderful clicks as usual!

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  21. I am a big fan of Mexican food, this luks incredible..luv it.

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  22. yummy... make it with beans, but this looks so good...
    yummy...

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  23. We make a veggie version of these for our weekend brunches - Love burritos

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  24. And if you want to blog a veggie version, please link to my event :)
    http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/03/fast-food-not-fat-food-2011-march-1.html
    http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcing-second-guest-event.html

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  25. I really miss these Mexican Food :( The tacos looks so mouth-watering and which chicken don't say...drooling:)

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  26. Love chicken tacos in general and this one specifically!

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  27. Colourful...yummy and making me hungry :(

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  28. wow superbb n nice click...will try this soon

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  29. Adipoli superb tacos da..mexican recipes eniku athra ishtamilla, pakshe ivide veetil ellavarkum ishtamannu..

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  30. you have my attention..love mexican food myself..tacos looks super yumm

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  31. Kids love to put their own topping with tacos. They look perfect and delicious!

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  32. wow...i love these tacos...thsy look really very delicious. Do check out my recipes at http://onlyfishrecipes.blogspot.com/ and let me know your valuable comments !

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  33. Hello Dear,
    I will book mark this recipe and try out soon:)
    There is a event running in my blog,u can send your entries:)
    http://rumanarawat.blogspot.com/2011/03/treat-to-eyes-series-1.html

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  34. A friend once made tacos for me. Awww...it was juts so good. I know I will like yours. It's fun to make and fun to eat. Hope you have a wonderful day. MaryMoh at http://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.com

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  35. Fav..fav..looks so delicious...!!!
    nice clicks too chech!!

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  36. Lovely clicks... I am a great fan of mexican foods..

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  37. These tacos look delicious. We have tacos on our menu too.

    beccles suffolk

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  39. My children asked me to tell the restaurant that will do the catering service for us to make Chicken Tacos. Maybe I could lessen the expense if I will try to make this recipe at home. I will ask my mother to help me make this recipe.

    nyc catering

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  40. I always buy tacos for my midnight snack. I think I should learn how to make this Chicken Tacos for a change.

    catering new york

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