DinnerMexicanHigh ProteinQuickFamily Friendly
Chicken and Hominy Tacos
Warm tortillas filled with savory chicken and hominy, brightened with lime, cilantro, and yogurt.
- Calories
- 590
- Protein
- 42g
- Carbs
- 69g
- Fat
- 16g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 30 min total
- whole wheat tortillas8
- cooked shredded chicken20 oz
- hominydrained and rinsed2 can
- salsa1 cup
- plain greek yogurt8 tbsp
- green onionthinly sliced1
- cilantrochopped1/4 bunch
- limehalved1
- ground cumin1/2 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Thinly slice the green onion and chop the cilantro. Stir the yogurt, lime juice, half the cilantro, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
- 2Warm a skillet over medium heat. Add the hominy, salsa, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Cook until fragrant and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- 3Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and heat until steaming and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), about 4-5 minutes.
- 4Warm the tortillas in the skillet until pliable, about 30-60 seconds per side. Fill them with the chicken mixture and finish with the yogurt sauce, green onion, and remaining cilantro.
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