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RECIPES:
MAIN DISHES-
POULTRY:
Lime Chicken Soft Tacos
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Lime
Chicken Soft Tacos |
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A citrusy
flavor...
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MARINADE: |
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¼
cup |
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red
wine vinegar |
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1
large |
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lime, juiced |
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2
tsp |
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granulated sugar |
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½
tsp |
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salt |
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½
tsp |
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pepper |
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2
whole |
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green onions, chopped |
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¼
cup |
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chopped fresh cilantro |
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2
cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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1
tsp |
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dried oregano
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REMAINING INGREDIENTS: |
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1½
lbs |
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skinless, boneless chicken breast meat,
cut into strips |
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Ten
6-inch |
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flour tortillas |
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1
large |
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tomato, diced |
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1
cup |
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shredded lettuce |
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¾
cup |
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shredded Monterey Jack cheese |
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½
cup |
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prepared salsa |
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1 |
Place
marinade in large ziploc baggie. Add chicken and
marinate in refrigerator for several hours. |
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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. |
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3 |
Heat
tortillas. Place in a stack and wrap with a damp
towel. Microwave until warm. |
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4 |
Serve
chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with
tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa. |
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Servings: 10 |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
This one's a keeper!- would
make it again. "I
doubled the recipe and served these at my Cinco de Mayo party.
They were a hit with lots of fixings available and extra lime slices for
a fresh squeeze of flavor."
-San Diego, CA
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