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    Lemon Chicken Tacos

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    DSredTX - Recipes From Friends

    Lemon Chicken Tacos
    Exchanges
    WW Points
    Yield: 4 servings

    1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
    2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. lemon juice, divided
    1 large onion, sliced
    1 green onion, sliced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    2 tsp. olive oil OR 2 tsp. canola oil
    1/2 tsp. ground cumin
    1/4 tsp. pepper
    2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced OR 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
    8 (8-in.) flour tortillas, warmed
    1 cup lettuce, shredded
    1/2 cup salsa

    Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tbsp. lemon juice. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

    In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions and garlic in oil until tender. Add the chicken, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove from the heat; stir in the tomatoes, cilantro and remaining lemon juice. Spoon onto tortillas; top with lettuce. Serve with salsa.

    One serving(2 tacos) equals: 371 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 304 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 36 g protein ++++ Exchanges: 3 1/2 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat ++++ WWP: 7

 

 

 


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