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Spicy Chicken Tacos

Spicy Chicken Tacos

By: Lisa Guy

These tasty spicy chicken tacos are perfect for alfresco dining to share with family and friends. Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein, providing important amino acids needed to build and repair the body.


Servings

5

Prep time

Cook time

Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Juice 2 limes
  • 2 tsp white-wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 900g organic boneless chicken thighs or breast
  • 20 corn tortillas
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Shredded red cabbage
  • 1 red onion, finely sliced
  • Handful fresh coriander
  • Feta, crumbled

Method


  • In a small bowl, combine all marinade ingredients together.
  • Place chicken in a dish and then coat with marinade. Put in the fridge, covered, for 30 mins or overnight.
  • Place chicken in a dish and then coat with marinade. Put in the fridge, covered, for 30 mins or overnight.
  • To make your tacos, top a warm tortilla with cabbage, chicken, onion, guacamole, salsa and feta.

  

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Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy

Lisa Guy is a respected Sydney-based naturopath, author and passionate foodie with 16 years of clinical experience. She runs a naturopathic clinic in Rose Bay called Art of Healing and is the founder of Bodhi Organic Tea.

Lisa is a great believer that good wholesome food is one of the greatest pleasures in life and the foundation of good health. Lisa encourages her clients to get back to eating what nature intended: good, clean, wholesome food that’s nutrient-rich and free from high levels of sugars, harmful fats, artificial additives and pesticides. Her aim is to change the way people eat, cook and think about food.

Lisa is an avid health writer, being a regular contributor to The Sunday Telegraph's Body and Soul, and leading magazines including WellBeing. Lisa is an author of five books to date, including My Goodness: all you need to know about children’s health and nutrition , Pregnancy Essentials, Heal Yourself, Listen to your Body and Healthy Skin Diet .

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