Vegetarian Classic Chicken Tacos
Get ready to transform taco night into a vegetarian delight with these irresistible Vegetarian Classic Chicken Tacos! Perfectly seasoned plant-based chicken strips are the star of this dish, infused with a flavorful blend of cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Served on warm, pliable corn tortillas, they’re topped with crispy shredded lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, gooey cheddar cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime add a bright and zesty finish, making these tacos as vibrant as they are satisfying. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and 15 minutes of cooking, these tacos are a convenient, crowd-pleasing option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. They’re perfect for anyone searching for vegetarian taco recipes that don’t skimp on classic flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 small Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Diced tomatoes
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Chopped cilantro
- 4 wedges Lime wedges
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add plant-based chicken strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly browned.
Sprinkle ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken strips.
Stir to coat the chicken strips evenly with the spices and continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through.
Warm the corn tortillas in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side until pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a portion of the cooked plant-based chicken onto each tortilla.
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.5 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.2 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3239 mg | 141% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 95.3 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1342 mg | 103% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1532 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
