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Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Name: Chicken Tacos with Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1/3 cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 8 taco shells, warmed

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. —Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons lime juice
8 taco shells, warmed

Directions

Place a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Brown chicken. Add water, sugar and seasonings. Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently mix avocado, corn, tomatoes and lime juice. Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells; top with avocado salsa.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 354 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

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