Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 198kcal
Chicken Carnita Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 oranges (juiced)
- 2 limes (juiced)
- 3 tsp garlic (about 3 large cloves)
- 1 jalapeno (deseeded & finely chopped. I kept a few seeds for a little bit of heat.)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (freshly chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 2 cup shredded cheese of choice (I used Monterey jack)
- 2 medium hass avocados
- 1 tsp garlic (limced)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
For the Tacos:
For the Avocado Lime Sauce:
Instructions
- 1
Add all sauce ingredients to a food processor & blend until smooth. Set aside in fridge while you make your tacos.
For the chicken carnitas marinade:- 2
In a large bowl, mix your orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, olive oil, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt & pepper together. Add your chicken breasts. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes to up to 8 hours.
- 3
A few minutes before the chicken is done marinating, turn your oven to 400°F. Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray & place chicken in the dish. Discard extra marinade. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until all the way cooked through. Shred your chicken.
To make your tacos:- 4
Turn your oven up to 425°F & line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 5
Lay your tortillas out on the baking sheet & spray with cooking spray. Flip them over and bake for 2-3 minutes (You just need them soft enough to fold over your filling). Layer each tortilla on one side with shredded cheese (if desired), chicken, onion (optional), & any other desired fillings. Fold the other side of the tortilla over your filling & press down gently to make it stick.
- 6
Once all of your tacos are made, place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted & your tortillas are crispy.
- 7
Serve immediately with your avocado sauce and enjoy!
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Macros do not include the tortilla. Adjust according to which type you use.
Macros for the Chicken (Per 4 oz.)
Macros for the Sauce:
Please note that my nutrition label is approximate and has slight rounding.
chicken, tacos - 2
For the Avocado Lime Sauce: