Summer-Fresh Chicken Tacos - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 Old El Paso™ taco shells
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat taco shells as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Cook chicken in oil about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Remove chicken from skillet, and keep warm.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Cook onion in oil about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in garlic, jalapeño chili, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in tomatoes. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.
- To serve, place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce in each taco shell; divide chicken mixture among shells. Top with cheese and cilantro.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chicken Breast.
Skinless chicken breast, often heralded for its lean nutritional profile, is undeniably a powerhouse when it comes to protein content. With an impressive 21 grams of protein packed into every 100 grams of the breast, it emerges as a preferred choice for those conscious about their protein intake. Delving deeper into the nutritional matrix of chicken, one can't overlook the copious amounts of vitamin B6 it houses. This particular vitamin plays an indispensable role in our body, especially when di...
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