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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions Recipe

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Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium red onion, thinly vertically sliced
1 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into thin strips
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 avocado)
1/2 cup (2 oz) crumbled cotija cheese
lime wedges (optional)

Directions:

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Place onion in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; drain and plunge onion in ice water. Drain onion; add to juice mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle chicken with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned and done, stirring occasionally.
Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas. Drain onion; divide evenly among tortillas. Top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons avocado and 1 tablespoon cheese; fold over. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1035.19 Kcal (4334 kJ)
Calories from fat	802.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	89.15g	137%
Cholesterol	199.63mg	67%
Sodium	890.82mg	37%
Potassium	626.57mg	13%
Total Carbs	36.09g	12%
Sugars	5.48g	22%
Dietary Fiber	6.39g	26%
Protein	26.42g	53%
Vitamin C	27.3mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	188.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	303.7 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.15g	137%
Cholesterol	58.57mg	67%
Sodium	261.34mg	37%
Potassium	183.82mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.59g	12%
Sugars	1.61g	22%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	26%
Protein	7.75g	53%
Vitamin C	8mg	45%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	55.3mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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