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Soft Chicken Taco

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Soft Chicken Taco.

Original recipe text is provided in English.

Servings: 4

Total time: 80 min

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, thawed, skin and bone removed from each piece
  • 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2/3 tablespoon taco seasoning or chili powder
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 4 soft tortillas, 6-inch size
  • 1/4 head Romaine lettuce, sliced thin
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 4 fresh tomato salsa
  • 1 tablespoon parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix chicken, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. If using taco seasoning or chili powder, add that too.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  4. While the chicken is in the refrigerator, cook the pepper and onion on a stovetop over medium heat until done (about 12 minutes).
  5. Cook the chicken over medium heat. Cook each side about 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Place chicken on a plate. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into strips.
  7. To make the tacos, put chicken on the tortilla first. Add peppers and onion strips next. Top with lettuce, tomato, and salsa. If using parsley or cilantro, add that too.

Source-reported nutrition per serving

serving Size1 taco
calories173 calories
protein17g
carbohydrate20g
fat3g
saturated Fat1g
fiber3g
sugar3g
sodium200mg
cholesterol45mg

These values describe the source recipe and serving, not a new analysis by BiteCal. The primary nutrition record has not been independently revalidated. Ingredient substitutions and serving sizes change the result.

Recipe source

MyPlate recipe archive ↗

Functional recipe facts retrieved from an archived mirror on 20 October 2026; functional directions retained as an archive reference. Source and rights of original photographs have not been verified, so they are not reproduced.

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