Keto Blackened Chicken Tacos w Cilantro Cucumber Slaw Recipe

Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
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Keto Blackened Chicken Tacos w Cilantro Cucumber Slaw
Zylo Recipes

Description

Enjoy a vibrant and satisfying taco night while keeping your meal choices on track! These delightful hard taco shells are crafted from melted, golden-brown shredded cheese, offering a uniquely crisp and flavorful alternative to traditional shells. A blend of Mexican cheeses works beautifully, but feel free to experiment with cheddar or Colby Jack for a similar taste and texture.

Each shell cradles a generous filling of blackened chicken, seasoned to perfection with a savory and subtly spicy blend. The chicken's robust flavor is wonderfully complemented by a refreshing cilantro cucumber coleslaw, made from scratch to ensure the perfect balance of cool, crisp, and tangy notes. This homemade slaw provides a delightful crunch and a burst of freshness that elevates the entire taco experience.

Don't hesitate to customize your tacos with your favorite toppings! Shredded lettuce adds extra crispness, while a dollop of sour cream introduces a creamy tang. Sliced avocado provides a smooth, buttery richness, and chopped tomatoes offer a juicy sweetness.

Of course, no taco is complete without a dollop of guacamole, adding another layer of creamy, vibrant flavor. While pre-made coleslaw mixes might seem convenient, creating your own allows you to control the ingredients and avoid unwanted sugars or additions. Pre-made coleslaw might contain ingredients that conflict with your meal preferences, so making a homemade version assures that each component aligns with your dietary goals.

To store leftovers or meal prep, keep the chicken, coleslaw, and cheese shells separate to prevent them from becoming soggy. The chicken and coleslaw can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days, while the cheese shells will stay crisp for up to seven days when stored properly. Reheat the chicken before assembling your tacos for the best taste and texture.

These tacos are a delightful and customizable meal that brings all the fun of taco night to your table.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
1 h 15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
1 h 40 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 Taco serving
C
Calories
300 Kcal

C
Carbs
8 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
2 g

P
Protein
25 g

C
Fats
18 g
Saturated Fats 4 g
Unsaturated Fats 12 g

Cholestrol 75 mg
Sodium 400 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Cabbage
    Cabbage
    4 oz
    2.
    Cucumber
    Cucumber
    4 oz
    3.
    Cilantro
    Cilantro
    1 oz
    4.
    Mayonnaise
    Mayonnaise
    4 tbsp
    5.
    Lime juice, fresh
    Lime juice, fresh
    2 tsp
    6.
    Salt
    Salt
    0.5 tsp
    7.
    Mexican blend cheese
    Mexican blend cheese
    4 cup, grated
    8.
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw
    12 oz
    9.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    0.5 tsp
    10.
    Classico Seasoning Chili Lemon With Lime
    Classico Seasoning Chili Lemon With Lime
    1 tsp
    11.
    Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.5 tsp
    12.
    Paprika
    Paprika
    0.25 tsp
    13.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.25 tsp
    14.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    0.13 tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Prepare the coleslaw by combining shredded green cabbage in a mixing bowl with diced cucumber, diced cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt. For the cabbage, you can use pre-shredded cabbage that comes in a bag or freshly shredded cabbage from a head. For the cucumber, make sure to really dice it into small pieces to ensure the slaw fits nicely in your tacos later. Stir the slaw together, wrap it, and set it in your refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.
    2.
    Next, you can make the taco shells. Grab a large muffin tray and set it aside upside down by your stove, Then, select an 8 or 10 non-stick pan, and spread a cup of shredded cheese out into a circle in the pan about 6 wide. Heat the pan over low heat on the stove, leaving the cheese to melt in a circle. As the cheese melts, use a spatula to push the edges into an even circle and fix any uneven areas. Wait for the cheese to melt, bubble, release excess fat, and harden into a dark orange circle.
    3.
    Now, the cheese should be able to release from the pan while maintaining its circular shape. Use the pan and your spatula to gently tilt the cheese circle towards your overturned muffin tray, sliding the cheese between the muffin tins until it folds into a hard taco shell. At this point, the cheese will stiffen very quickly. Repeat this process of making taco shells until all of them are made. When all the taco shells are made, set them aside somewhere safe until you assemble your tacos later.
    4.
    For the tacos, cut boneless, skinless chicken breast into strips or tender-sized pieces. If you re able to buy your raw chicken pre-cut as tenders, this will shorten your prep time significantly. Pat the tenders dry with a paper towel and add them to a small mixing bowl. Toss the tenders in olive oil first until they re coated. Then, season the chicken with all spices listed. If your chili powder seasoning does not include salt, you may wish to include an additional pinch of salt when seasoning the chicken.
    5.
    Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat without any extra oil. Once the pan is hot, place the chicken tenders in it. Let the chicken tenders cook on one side undisturbed until the spices blacken and naturally release from the pan. Flip the tenders over and reduce the heat to medium-high. Cook undisturbed once again until the spices blacken on the other side and the chicken is cooked through. You can adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning your pan.
    6.
    When the chicken is done cooking, let it rest for 5 minutes before chopping it into small pieces for your tacos. Bring the coleslaw out of your refrigerator and mix it together one final time. To assemble a taco, fill a hard shell with about 1 oz of chopped chicken. Fill the taco with ~1 oz of cilantro cucumber slaw or serve the coleslaw on the side. At your discretion, you can include other Keto taco toppings you enjoy.