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Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

 

A citrusy flavor...
 

 

 

MARINADE:

 

¼ cup 

 

red wine vinegar

 

1 large 

 

lime, juiced

 

2 tsp 

 

granulated sugar

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

½ tsp 

 

pepper

 

2 whole 

 

green onions, chopped

 

¼ cup 

 

chopped fresh cilantro

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

1 tsp 

 

dried oregano
 

 

 

 

REMAINING INGREDIENTS:

 

1½ lbs 

 

skinless, boneless chicken breast meat, cut into strips

 

Ten 6-inch 

 

flour tortillas

 

1 large 

 

tomato, diced

 

1 cup 

 

shredded lettuce

 

¾ cup 

 

shredded Monterey Jack cheese

 

½ cup 

 

prepared salsa

 

 

1

Place marinade in large ziploc baggie. Add chicken and marinate in refrigerator for several hours.

2

Heat large sauté pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Use tongs to pull out chicken (save marinade). Sauté until almost cooked through. Add marinade; cover and simmer for 5 to 10 additional minutes.

3

Heat tortillas. Place in a stack and wrap with a damp towel. Microwave until warm.

4

Serve chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

 

Servings: 10

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