Chicken Tacos

Chicken is an extremely versatile protein that can be transformed into any dish. Buffalo chicken, chicken parmesan, chicken caesar salad, chicken wraps. These chicken tacos are nothing extraordinary, but they taste delicious.

Over the summer, when I was beginning my calorie deficit, I would complain all of the time that I had nothing to eat, and if there was food in the fridge, it was boring. It came to me one day to keep cooked protein in the fridge at all times, like chicken, so that it can be placed into any meal. One day I will make tacos with the meal-prepped chicken, and the next day I'll make a barbecue chicken flatbread. But that's the beauty of having these ingredients cooked and on hand at all times.

Like everything else on this page, this version is a simplified and "healthified" version of the classic trio of chicken tacos you would get from Chipotle or your local taqueria. I personally enjoy these tacos for lunch and they're lower calorie for a high-protein, highly-filling meal.

MACROS:

CALORIES: 314 calories

CARBOHYDRATES: 21 grams

FAT: 11 grams

PROTEIN: 30 grams

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 25-calorie corn tortillas

• 5 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs

• Seasonings of choice (salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne)

• 4 tablespoons salsa verde

• Half of a white onion, diced

• Handful of cilantro, chopped finely

RECIPE:

1. Start by spraying a pan and adding your seasoned chicken. Cook thoroughly and allow chicken to rest, covered.

2. Stack your tortillas in between two damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds. This will prevent your tortillas from ripping and breaking apart.

3. Place your three tortillas on a plate and evenly distribute chicken, onions, cilantro, and salsa verde. Top with hot sauce of choice (optional), serve and enjoy!

CLOSING

These tacos are simple, delicious and extremely easy to put together when you're pressed for time. I cannot stress the importance of ensuring that you always have at least one carb, one protein, and a couple of vegetables and sides in your fridge and pantry at all times. "Meal prepping" in the traditional sense does not work for everyone, and this approach of prepping a protein, a carb, and a side and changing how it is put together every day allows you to avoid that boredom and the food stays super fresh. Hope you guys enjoy this recipe just as much as I do! See you all next time!