Low Sodium Chicken Soft Tacos

Savor every bite of these Low Sodium Chicken Soft Tacos, a flavorful and heart-healthy twist on a Mexican classic! Perfectly seasoned with a fragrant blend of cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder—and without the need for added salt—this recipe delivers bold taste without compromising your dietary goals. Tender strips of boneless chicken are cooked to juicy perfection, then nestled into warm corn tortillas and topped with vibrant fresh ingredients like creamy avocado, zesty lime juice, crisp lettuce, and a touch of heat from jalapeño. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time each, this quick and easy taco recipe is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing taco night. Healthy, delicious, and packed with fresh flavors, these low sodium tacos are guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 8 pieces corn tortillas
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 large ripe avocado, sliced
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, de-seeded and chopped
• 1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and set aside.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken strips, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Drizzle lime juice over the cooked chicken and stir well.

Step 7

Warm the corn tortillas by placing them on a hot skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by layering chicken, cilantro, avocado, red onion, tomato, chopped jalapeño, and shredded lettuce onto each tortilla.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your Healthy Low Sodium Chicken Soft Tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1391.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2169.4

Total Fat 72.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 517.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.2g
Protein 172.6g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 388.2mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 3428.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 38.7%