Rotisserie Chicken Tacos with Slaw
Rotisserie chicken provides a flavorful base for these healthy and quick tacos with slaw and fresh salsa!
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Ingredients
Citrus Taco Spice Blend
- 2 teaspoons dried orange zest - or fresh orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder - chipotle, guajillo, New Mexico red
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground annatto (achiote)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- several grinds pepper
Rotisserie Chicken Taco Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion - chopped
- citrus taco spice blend
- 7 ounces lager beer - or substitute broth
- 16 ounces cooked chicken - chopped or shredded
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves - chopped
- 1 juicy lime - about a tablespoon
- salt and fresh ground pepper - to taste
Dragon Fruit Salsa
- 1 dragon fruit - small dice
- 2 scallions - chopped
- 1 fresh jalapeño, Fresno, serrano pepper* - minced
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves - rough chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice - about 2 juicy limes
Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas
- seasoned chicken
- slaw
- salsa
- toppings - cheese, avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
- Make the spice blend. Add all ingredients to a container with a lid. Shake to combine thoroughly.
- Sauté the onion and spices in a bit of olive oil
- De-glaze the pan with beer or broth.
- Add the chicken. Reduce heat, and simmer on low while you prepare the slaw, salsa, and other toppings.
- Make the slaw. Add all ingredients to a prep bowl, and stir to combine.
- Make the salsa. Add all ingredients to a bowl, and stir to combine.
- Prepare any additional toppings. Warm the tortillas by your preferred method.
- Assemble tacos. Enjoy!
Notes
*I usually use 2 small peppers, and Fresno peppers are my preference. Adjust to your family's tastes.
**Nutrition information includes 3 corn tortillas, 1/4 of the rotisserie chicken mixture, and 1/4 of the slaw.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g
NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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