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Baked Chicken Tacos with Lime Yogurt Sauce
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Baked Chicken Tacos with Lime Yogurt Sauce

1 h 5 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @alexcookjoy14 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (cut into small cubes)Meat450 g
  • bell peppers (red, yellow, green) (sliced thinly)Produce250 g
  • onion (sliced into half-rings)Produce1 piece
  • olive oil (for marinating, cooking and brushing)Pantry45 ml
  • butter (melted)Dairy30 g
  • shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella) (shredded)Dairy175 g
  • canned corn (drained)Pantry40 g
  • wheat tortillas (small, warmed)Bakery9 pieces
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • smoked paprika (1 tsp)Spices2 g
  • garlic powder (½ tsp)Spices1.5 g
  • oregano (½ tsp)Spices500 mg
  • chili powder or cayenne (a pinch)Spices500 mg
  • honey (optional, for glaze and sauce)Pantry5 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • greek yogurt (plain)Dairy250 g
  • fresh cilantro (finely chopped)Produce6 g
  • garlic (clove, pressed)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

556kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Oven
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Cut the chicken into small cubes.
    • Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper.
    • Let marinate for 10–15 min.
    Step 1

  2. Prepare the vegetables

    • Slice the bell peppers thinly.
    • Slice the onion into half-rings.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the chicken

    • Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden.
    • Remove and set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Sauté the vegetables

    • Add a bit of oil to the same pan and sauté the onion.
    • Add the peppers and cook until soft but still colorful.
    Step 4

  5. Combine the filling

    • Return the chicken to the pan and mix well.
    • Add a handful of cheese and stir until melted.
    Step 5

  6. Warm and brush the tortillas

    • Warm the tortillas in the microwave so they are flexible.
    • Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
    Step 6

  7. Fill and roll the tacos

    • Spoon the filling inside the tortillas and roll loosely.
    • Place them vertically in a baking dish like small rolls.
    Step 7

  8. Top the tacos

    • Top with shredded cheese, corn and a few drops of melted butter.
    Step 8

  9. Bake

    • Bake at 190 °C until the cheese is melted and golden.
    Step 9

  10. Make the lime yogurt sauce

    • Mix the greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, pressed garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and honey.
    • Chill before serving.
    Step 10
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