Spicy Chinese Chicken Tacos

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Prep 20 min
Total 20 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 6

Ingredients

box (4.6 oz) taco shells (12 shells)

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3/4 lb), cut into thin bite-size strips

teaspoon grated gingerroot

small clove garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons soy sauce

tablespoon honey

large green onion, sliced

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 1/2

cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions

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1

If desired, heat taco shells as directed on box.
2

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, gingerroot and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned.
3

Stir in soy sauce, honey, onion and pepper flakes to coat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
4

To serve, place slightly less than 1/4 cup chicken mixture in each taco shell. Top each with lettuce. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

To make this quick recipe even quicker, cut up the chicken and veggies the evening before or the morning of dinner. Cover tightly and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 190
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 7g; 10%
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 8% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%
Sodium: 420mg; 17%
Potassium: 210mg; 6%
Total Carbohydrate: 18g; 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 4g
Protein: 15g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 4%; 4%
Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;