Stage three: Mexican Tacos
This is a very quick and simple recipe, perfect for when you want something really tasty in return for very little effort
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serves 2
Calories per portion 535
2 small chicken breasts (about 300g combined weight), finely sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp chilli powder
300g cherry tomatoes, quartered
15g fresh coriander, finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
4 mini soft tortillas
60g sour cream
1 baby gem lettuce (about 100g), finely shredded
salt and pepper
- Mix the chicken, olive oil and chilli powder in a bowl then place in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Combine the cherry tomatoes, coriander and lime in a bowl, season and set aside.
- Place a frying pan or griddle over a high heat and toast each tortilla for up to 1 minute on each side until browned and puffing up.
- To serve, spread sour cream on each tortilla, top with the lettuce, tomato mixture and the chicken.
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©Roy Taylor 2020. recipes created by: participants on the diabetes reversal trial, Kathryn Bruton, Alison Barnes. Food styling: Clare Lewis. Styling: Sue Radcliffe