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Smoky Chicken Tacos

The secret to a great taco is contrast in texture -- here, crunchy coleslaw mix (another time-saver) partners well with tender chicken and soft tortillas.

Smoky Chicken Tacos

Thought tacos couldn’t get any easier? Think again! Everyday Food Editor Sarah Carey shows you how to shave time off a delicious taco recipe using grocery store items.

Everyday Food, October 2012
  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound frozen breaded chicken tenders
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped seeded chipotle in adobo
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. Cook chicken tenders according to package instructions. Meanwhile, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, lime juice, and chipotle; season with salt and pepper.

  2. Top each tortilla with chicken, slaw, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Cook's Note

For flavorful charred spots, warm tortillas over the flame of a gas burner, flipping often.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (2)

  • cmdunnam72
    29 Jan, 2013

    I LOVE these! The chipotles in adobo are so good! I could eat the coleslaw and cilantro by itself!

  • wimsey70
    14 Jan, 2013

    This is very easy and wonderfully tasty! You could make it a bit more gourmet and complicated by marinating fresh chicken tenders and baking or pan-frying them, but it's a lovely easy recipe as it is. I used frozen chicken "fries," which worked out really well. I ate this with black beans and rice and some fresh pineapple and tangerine. All in all, a lovely and delicious meal!