Lemon Chicken Tacos

Submitted by Babs7

"Excellent low-fat recipe! From Taste of Homes' Best Light Recipes of the Year 2006. I've added a little adobo seasoning with the cumin - Yummy! * time does not include marinating time.*"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• 1 cup lettuce, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream (optional)

directions

1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
2. In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions and garlic on medium heat in oil until tender.
3. Add the chicken, cumin, salt and pepper.
4. Cook on medium - high heat and stir for 5 minutes or until juices run clear.
5. Remove from heat; stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and remaining lemon juice.
6. Serve with salsa.
7. Also good with shredded cheddar and sour cream (optional) on top.

Reviews

[NovaM]

The chicken turned out really well, but not too lemony. An easy dish to put together for when you don't have much time!