Salsa Verde Chicken Tacos

  • Time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Serving Size: 5.5 ounces
  • Stage: Post-recovery

INGREDIENTS:

  • Chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, uncooked - 240 grams or 8.5 ounces
  • Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper, freshly ground - 1/4 tsp
  • Olive oil - 1 tsp (5 grams)
  • Green salsa - 1/2 cup (96 grams)(your preferred brand)
  • Greek yogurt, non-fat, plain - 2 tbsp (28 grams)
  • White wine vinegar - 1/2 tbsp (8 grams)
  • Corn tortilla - 3 medium (84 grams)(should contain no more than 60 calories each)
  • Green cabbage, chopped - 1/2 cup (33 grams)
  • Yellow onion, xhopped - 3 tbsp (30 grams)
  • Cilantro, fresh leaves, chopped - 3 tbsp (6 grams)(or to taste)
  • Lime, juice only - to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Season the chicken thighs with sea salt and black pepper.
  2. Place a medium pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the olive oil and the chicken thighs. Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until fully cooked (flip once halfway through). Turn off the heat.
  3. Transfer the thighs to a clean cutting board and thinly slice them. Add them back to the pan over medium-low heat, together with the green salsa, Greek yogurt and white wine vinegar. Mix gently and cook for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  4. Add 2 ounces of the chicken to a corn tortilla and garnish with chopped green cabbage, onion, cilantro, and lime to taste. Enjoy!

*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. One serving equals 1 taco plus an additional ounce of chicken on the side. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Build your tacos only when you will eat them. Store the chicken separately from all other ingredients. Use the green salsa of your choice.

NUTRITION FACTS per serving:

  • Calories 190
  • Protein 21 grams
  • Carbs 15 grams
  • Fat 5 grams
  • Fiber 2 grams
  • Sugar 4 grams
  • Iron 6% DV
  • Calcium 9% DV
  • Sodium 31% DV

DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults

Tags: soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe

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*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.