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Shredded Chicken Tacos with Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

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Ingredients

Creamy Chimichurri Sauce

  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp minced Shallot
  • 1 heaping tbsp finely chopped Parsley
  • 1 heaping tbsp finely chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 small clove Garlic
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt

Shredded Chicken Filling

  • 2 tsp Avocado Oil
  • 8 oz Chicken Breast
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1 small Jalapeno
  • ¼ cup finely chopped Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped Cilantro

Tacos / Toppings

  • 6 small Flour Tortillas
  • to taste shredded Romaine Lettuce
  • to taste sliced Avocado
  • to taste crumbled Feta Cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the Creamy Chimichurri Sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisking until combined.
  2. Season the chicken with the seasoning blend and let it sit for about ten minutes.
  3. Cook the chicken in a pan with oil until browned and cooked through, then let it rest and shred.
  4. In the same pan, cook the jalapenos and red onions until softened.
  5. Mix the shredded chicken back into the pan with the jalapenos and onions.
  6. Add chopped cilantro to the chicken mixture and turn off the heat.
  7. Assemble the tacos by layering the fillings in warmed tortillas and top with chimichurri sauce.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6 tacos
Calories
236
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
1045mg
Cholesterol
28mg

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