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May 24, 2012
Garlic-Chipotle Chicken Tacos
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 pound chicken cutlets
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Cooking spray
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 small red bell pepper, quartered
1 small green bell pepper, quartered
1 small Vidalia onion, cut into 1/2-inch rings
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup shredded green leaf lettuce
Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine garlic, chipotle, and 1 tablespoon oil; rub evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill; keep warm.
3. Combine remaining oil, remaining salt, remaining black pepper, and chili powder in a large bowl. Add bell peppers and onion; toss gently to coat. Place vegetables on grill rack; grill 5 minutes on each side or until soft and charred. Place tortillas on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 30 seconds on each side or until lightly charred. Remove from grill; keep warm.
4. Thinly slice chicken. Divide chicken, bell peppers, onion, and lettuce among tortillas.
Serves 4
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 312
Fat: 9.8g
Saturated fat: 0.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 4.8g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.8g
Protein: 29.5g
Carbohydrate: 27.8g
Fiber: 4g
Cholesterol: 66mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Sodium: 533mg
Calcium: 60mg
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Posted by Lisa at May 24, 2012 2:44 PM
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