Ground Chicken Tacos (low carb, Keto, Paleo, Whole30)
These healthy Ground Chicken Tacos are easy and full of flavor. Serve with tortillas or lettuce wraps and your favorite toppings!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken (preferably breast but thigh is fine)
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Combine the cumin, chili powder, coriander, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and chipotle chili powder in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the ground chicken and salt and break it up with a spoon or spatula. Saute, stirring occasionally, until mostly browned and the moisture begins to evaporate, about 5 minutes.
- Add the spices. Stir until the meat is coated in the spices.
- Add the chicken broth and lime juice. Saute a few more minutes, stirring occasionally, until moisture has reduced a bit and everything is combined. Taste to adjust seasonings and serve (see post for serving ideas).
Notes
This is an easy recipe to double or even triple for a crowd. If serving for a crowd, keep warm in a crockpot.
The cooked taco meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The cooked taco meat can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a skillet over low heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg