How to Make Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and delicious taco recipe to spice up your dinner routine? Look no further than these mouthwatering Mango-Lime Shredded Chicken Tacos. Packed with bold flavors and zesty ingredients, these tacos are sure to become a new family favorite. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just craving a flavorful meal, these tacos are a perfect choice.

What makes these tacos stand out is the combination of juicy mango, tangy lime, and tender shredded chicken. The sweetness of the...

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Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 large Anaheim pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 (8 ounce) can peeled whole plum tomatoes
  • 1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup diced mango
  • 1 large lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Pasilla chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 16 corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 tacos

  • Place chicken into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a work surface to cool; shred.
  • Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, Anaheim pepper, jalapeno pepper, and garlic until slightly softened and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add shredded chicken, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, mango, lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, sugar, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken filling is reduced, at least 45 minutes.
  • Fill corn tortillas with chicken filling.
  • Nutrition

    222 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 719mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 411mg