Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Tacos

Name: Gluten-Free Grilled Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed; 1/3 cup chunky-style salsa; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 8 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed; 1/4 cup gluten-free shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 oz); 2 tablespoons gluten-free reduced-fat sour cream

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Prep 25 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 4

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Cradle great Tex-Mex flavor when you hold one of these gluten-free tacos in your hand. Ole!

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Updated Aug 28, 2017

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/3 cup chunky-style salsa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), warmed
1/4 cup gluten-free shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
2 tablespoons gluten-free reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

1

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In shallow dish, mix oil, lime juice, chili powder and salt. Add chicken breasts, turning to coat.
2

Place chicken on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat about 12 minutes, turning once, or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove from heat; slice crosswise into strips.
3

Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat beans, salsa and cilantro over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Divide chicken evenly onto half of each tortilla; top with beans, cheese and sour cream. Fold tortilla in half over filling.

Expert Tips

tip 1
In step 2, cover grill; cook over medium-low heat.
tip 2
Black beans are loaded with fiber—the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. Start slowly so you have time to get used to more fiber.
tip 3
Feel free to take some liberties with this recipe. Use a grill pan to cook the chicken instead of a grill, and add other healthy toppings, such as lettuce and chopped tomatoes.
tip 4
Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
tip 5
To broil chicken, set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place chicken on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops 4- to 6-inches from heat, about 12 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).

Nutrition Information

400 Calories, 11g Total Fat, 30g Protein, 45g Total Carbohydrate, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400

Calories from Fat: 100

Total Fat: 11g; 16%

Saturated Fat: 3g; 14%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 20%

Sodium: 360mg; 15%

Potassium: 660mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 45g; 15%

Dietary Fiber: 12g; 47%

Sugars: 2g

Protein: 30g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 2%; 2%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Cradle great Tex-Mex flavor when you hold one of these gluten-free tacos in your hand. Ole!