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Chicken Tinga Tacos with a Mediterranean Twist
This rendition of Chicken Tinga Tacos incorporates the best of Mediterranean cuisine, focusing on the use of olive oil, fresh vegetables, and lean protein. By simmering the chicken in a smoky tomato sauce with a hint of chipotle and serving on whole grain tortillas, this dish is both heart-healthy and flavorful.
45 min4 servingsmain course
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories279
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g22%
Saturated Fat 6g32%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 511mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 203mg16%
Iron 2.1mg12%
Potassium 673mg14%
Vitamin A 0.34mcg
Vitamin C 7.4mg8%
Vitamin E 1.6mg11%
Vitamin K 2mcg2%
Magnesium 43mg10%
Zinc 0.86mg8%
Folate 0.05mcg
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 pieces garlic
- 14.5 ounces tomatoes
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 tortillas grain corn tortillas
- 0.5 cup cilantro
- 1 piece lime
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