Ground Chicken Taco Meat
A healthy, flavorful alternative to traditional takeout or those store-bought seasoning packets. Made with a homemade taco seasoning blend, tomato paste, and chicken stock, it creates juicy taco meat that's perfect for tacos, taco bowls, lettuce wraps, or meal prep. It's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or ¾ teaspoon regular + ¼ teaspoon cumin if you don't have smoked
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅓ cup chicken stock
- 1 -2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil olive oil works
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken and break it into small pieces using a wooden spoon or a meat chopper.
- Cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-8 minutes, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add the spices and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir to combine. Simmer gently, about 2-3 minutes until the stock is heated through and the chicken is nice and saucy.
- Finish with the freshly squeezed lime juice and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 703mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 616IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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