June 2007 | Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa
Try this healthy version of an old favorite. The mango salsa adds a delicious zing that gets rave reviews every time.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. skinless chicken, cut into strips
- Cooking spray such as Pam
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, diced
- Light or fat free sour cream
- Soft corn tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking pan with cooking spray. Put chicken in the pan and season with garlic, onion and chili powder. Cover and bake chicken for 30 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
- In a bowl mix together mango, onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice.
- Put cabbage, avocado, and mango salsa in serving dishes and let each person fill their own tortilla. Top with light sour cream and enjoy.
Makes 8 tacos.
Nutrition Information
Soft corn tortillas tend to be healthier than other varieties (hard shells and flour), which are often made with unhealthy partially hydrogenated oils. Avocados contain heart healthy fats. Mango is a great source of beta carotene. Cabbage has disease fighting nutrients (phytonutrients) that help lower cancer risk. All fruit and vegetables are bursting with healthful nutrients so feel free to add or substitute your favorites in this recipe.
