Monday, June 29, 2009

Hungry? Try this Light Summer Recipe

A huge portion of our personal freedom depends upon our health. From time to time I will post issues relating to a healthy lifestyle, including managing weight, exercise, diet and lifestyle choices. Today I have listed a recipe that can be perfect for those hot summer days when you feel like something light, yet substantial. Hope you enjoy.

Soft Chicken Tacos
Yield
4 servings (serving size: 3 tacos)

Ingredients
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Cooking spray
12 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (such as Tillamook)
Low-fat sour cream (optional)

Preparation
Prepare grill.
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl; rub spice mixture over chicken.
Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 5 minutes; chop.
Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide chicken evenly among tortillas; top each tortilla with 2 tablespoons cabbage and 1 teaspoon cheese. Serve with sour cream, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Calories:
329 (34% from fat)
Fat:
12.5g (sat 3.5g,mono 3.5g,poly 2.9g)
Protein:
27.4g
Carbohydrate:
29.4g
Fiber:
3.9g
Cholesterol:
86mg
Iron:
1.5mg
Sodium:
466mg
Calcium:
109mg
Elisa Bosley, Cooking Light, SEPTEMBER 2006

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