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