Chicken Tacos

Name: Chicken Tacos
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 10
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 brown onion, finely chopped; 500g chicken, diced or minced; 35g or 1 packet taco seasoning mix; 400g diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup water or chicken stock; Salt and pepper, to taste; 10 taco shells; 1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce; 1 carrot, grated; 1-2 tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup sour cream

+ 25 minutes

Serves Makes 10

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Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
500g chicken, diced or minced
35g or 1 packet taco seasoning mix
400g diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water or chicken stock
Salt and pepper, to taste
10 taco shells
1 cup finely shredded iceberg lettuce
1 carrot, grated
1-2 tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup sour cream

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Method

1. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat; cook onion, stirring, until softened. Add chicken; cook, stirring, until browned.
2. Add taco seasoning mix; cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and water; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; season to taste.
3. Meanwhile, heat taco shells according to directions on packet.
4. Place chicken mixture into taco shells; top with lettuce, carrot, tomato, cheese, coriander and sour cream.
Tips: Use tortillas instead of taco shells or replace the diced tomatoes with a jar of thick taco sauce or chunky salsa.