Cajun Chicken Tacos
Course: Dinner, LunchCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: EasyServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
521
kcalThese Cajun Chicken Tacos will spice up your Taco Tuesday with a tasty treat. Swap out lettuce leaves for corn or flour tortillas and you stay on the keto plan while enjoying this favorite meal.
Ingredients
package chicken thighs, skinned boneless (14 oz)
1/2 medium red onion
1/2 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 fl oz full fat-cream or coconut milk
2 heads small lettuce
salt
pepper
Directions
- Peel, halve and finely chop the onion, mash the garlic and chop the herbs.
- Dice the chicken thighs, mix with garlic, herbs, paprika, cayenne and black pepper and season with salt. Squeeze in the lime juice.
- Heat a large skillet, add butter and cook the onion over medium heat until it becomes soft and golden.
- Add the herbed chicken pieces and cook for about 10 minutes or until done.
- Keep on medium heat, add the cream and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes while stirring frequently. When done, set aside.
- Spoon the meat mixture on top of each leaf.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories521
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
35g
54%
- Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
- Protein 40g 80%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
