Build Your Own Chicken Tacos Recipe
- 6 x skinless, boneless whole chicken breasts, about 3 pounds (1.35 kg) total, halved
- 4 c. (1 l) fat-free low-sodium canned chicken broth
- 2 lrg garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 x jalapeno chili pepper, left whole
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) crushed dry oregano leaves
- 1/4 c. (59 ml) purchased medium or possibly warm taco sauce
- 1/4 c. (59 ml) fresh lime juice
- 24 x taco shells
- 1 lrg head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded, about 6 c. (450 g)
- 4 sm hard-ripe tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 c. (472 ml) fat-free lowfat sour cream
- 1 bn fresh cilantro, well washed and stems trimmed, leaves picked off the stems
- Rinse chicken breasts; pat dry with paper towels.
- Trim away and throw away any fat.
- In a large heavy, deep skillet, bring chicken broth, garlic clove, chili pepper, and oregano leaves to a boil.
- Add in chicken breasts; reduce heat to simmer; and poach, uncovered, till chicken is opaque throughout (cut to test), about 8 to 10 min.
- Remove from stove and cold for 15 min in poaching liquid.
- Shred the breast meat.
- Combine taco sauce and lime juice.
- Pour over shredded chicken and toss.
- Transfer chicken to a large platter.
- Keep hot.
- Meanwhile, heat taco shells according to package directions.
- Place heated shells in a basket lined with a thick kitchen towel, covering the shells.
- Place condiments in individual bowls.
- To serve arrange taco shells, shredded chicken, and condiments on a buffet table.
- Let guests assemble their own tacos.
skinless, chicken broth, garlic, jalapeno chili pepper, oregano, taco sauce, lime juice, taco, tomatoes, sour cream, fresh cilantro
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/build-your-own-chicken-tacos-94857 (may not work)