Chicken Tacos with Charred Tomatoes
From: EatingWellCharring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in combination with fresh herbs and spices, they elevate this dish from "everyday" to "ta-da!" Serve the tacos with reduced-fat sour cream.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep:
35 mins
Total:
35 mins
Ingredients
2
plum tomatoes, cored
8
ounces
boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed of fat
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/8
teaspoon
freshly ground pepper
2
teaspoons
canola oil, divided
1/2
cup
finely chopped white onion
1
clove
garlic, minced
1
small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2
teaspoons
lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2
teaspoons
chopped fresh cilantro
2
scallions, chopped
6
small corn tortillas, heated (see Tip)
Directions
1.
Heat a medium skillet over high heat until very hot. Add tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise; squeeze to discard seeds. Remove cores and chop the remaining pulp and skin.
2.
Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and heat over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lime juice, the chicken and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and scallions. Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
Tip:
Tip: Wrap tortillas in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.
Tip: Wrap tortillas in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 297, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 415 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, Potassium 463 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 20%, Vitamin C 30%. Exchanges: Starch 2,Lean Meat 3,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
I haven't made this, but it sounds good. However, I feel like the nutrition stats are too good to be true. There is no way 3 tacos are only 297 calories! Is the serving size a mis-print?
4/9/2013 12:16:20 PM Report AbuseWe've tried this recipe before, and it's one of the few recipes my kids completely agree on...it's fantastic. And guilt free
6/14/2012 12:54:22 PM Report Abuseon the nutrition facts, is that for one taco or the whole recipe?
8/12/2011 09:09:22 AM Report AbuseI do not like cilantro, what herb could I substitute?
11/5/2010 07:17:22 AM Report Abusewe have made this several times & loooove it. We use 10-15 grape tomatoes and just cook them whole then cut them in 1/2s or 1/4s. We also use wheat tortillas and my kids love it.
8/30/2010 10:01:42 AM Report Abuse