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Add a photoMexican food is a favorite at any time around our home. Here is one that I tried a few years back and it still is hanging on and for good reason. I also have included my favorite simple salsa recipe. Enjoy. Chef Dave
Ingredients
- Chicken Taco:
- 2 cups shredded poached chicken
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas taco shells
- or fresh (7 inch) flour tortillas
- Chef Dave's Simple Salsa
- Pinch of oregano
- Pinch of sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup (8oz) canned diced tomatoes
- ¼ Pod (3 slices) jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1/8 cup onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (wansoy), loose packed
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Chicken Tacos:
- 1. Toss chicken with taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Before servng heat chicken if needed in skillet (mirowave will work also) until chicken is heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Donât over NUKE IT.
- 2. Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. If using hard shells warm in a oven for a few minutes before serving.
- 3. Serve the simply salsa or creamy salsa or both, lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, avocado, and shredded cheese in separate bowls. Serve the shells or tortillas on a platter covered with a dry warm towel that has been heated in the microwave. These are DIY style Taco.
- Chef Dave's Simple Salsa:
- 1. Combine add ingredients in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the
- salsa is to your desired consistency.
- 2. Refrigerator until needed.
- Variations: Chef Daveâs Special Creamy Salsa
- ½ cup Daveâs Simply Salsa
- 2 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 1/8 sour cream
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning
- Combine well. Chill until needed.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 131g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 240 | 80% |
| Total Fat 26.81g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 6.95g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 169mg | 7% |
| Potassium 273mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.2g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.48g | 1% |
| Protein 11.84g | 19% |
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