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Chicken Mole Tacos

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jan 6, 2020
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chicken mole tacos
Danielle Daly
Yields:
4 serving(s)
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
360

Sprinkle the flavors of mole (without all of the effort!) on the outside of chicken breast for a flavor-packed taco Tuesday.

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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

    1. 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.
    2. Step 2Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine red onion, red pepper, and cabbage and toss with lime juice and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    3. 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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