Chicken Mole Tacos
Jump to recipeSprinkle the flavors of mole (without all of the effort!) on the outside of chicken breast for a flavor-packed taco Tuesday.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb.
boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tsp.
unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp.
ancho chile powder
- 1 tsp.
ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and pepper
- 1
small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1
red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1
small red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp.
fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- 8
small corn tortillas
Cilantro and yogurt, for serving
Directions
- Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. In bowl, toss chicken with cocoa powder, ancho chile, cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to prepared sheet and roast until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine red onion, red pepper, and cabbage and toss with lime juice and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Step 3Warm tortillas, then fill with chicken and top with slaw. Serve with cilantro, yogurt, and lime wedges, if desired.
Test Kitchen Tip: Tossing the thinly sliced raw onion with lime juice helps mellow its bite.
Nutritional Info: About 360 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated), 39 g protein, 400 mg sodium, 38 g carb, 7 g fiber
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