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Ground Chicken Tacos displayed on stainless steel taco holder. Dressed with Monterey Jack cheese and Cilantro. Placed on white plate.

Ground Chicken Tacos

The recipe follows the theme of making chicken taste like beef.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Entrees
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 Tacos
Calories 116 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Jalapeno Pepper diced
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1 Pound Ground Chicken
  • ½ teaspoon Beef Bouillon Paste I recommend Better Than Bouillon
  • 4 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato paste Double Concentrated
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 12 Each 4" Flour Tortillas (Street Tacos) See Notes Below

Toppings (as desired)

  • 1 Block Pepper Jack Cheese Grated
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro
  • 8 Ounces Sour Cream
  • Guacamole
  • Lettuce, Shredded
  • 1 Chopped Tomatoes
  • 4 Limes Cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to pan and allow to heat up.
  • Saute Jalapeno Peppers with salt for 5 min.
  • Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the chili powder, cumin, bouillon, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, pepper, tomato paste, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes, until taco meat is fully cooked and has reached your desired texture.
  • Serve the taco meat in warmed tortillas, with toppings as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TacoCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Best, delicious, Less Filling
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