Chicken Tacos (meatless)

Portion Size: 2 small tacos

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 1/2 Pounds meatless chicken, cut into small thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil 
1 tablespoon chili powder 
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 
1/2 teaspoon paprika 
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar 
½ cup low sodium tomato sauce
3 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheddar cheese
2 cups tomatoes, chopped Wash, trim and chop
3 cups shredded lettuce Wash, trim and chop
16 flour small tortillas ( no lard variety) May use whole grain 
1/2 cup light sour cream For vegan: use vegan sour cream
Vegan Taco sauce (optional)

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large saucepan, heat chicken in oil.
2In a small bowl combine, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper and sugar.
3Add seasoning mix and tomato sauce to chicken. Heat through.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees for 15 seconds.
4Wrap tortillas in foil and 350 warms in oven for 20 minutes. Top each with meat and then cheese.
5Top with chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and lettuce Sprinkle with taco sauce..

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates