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Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

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Quick, flavorful Mexican-inspired tacos using pre-seasoned rotisserie chicken. Combine juicy chicken with warm tortillas and tangy toppings like avocado, lime, and salsa for a vibrant, guilt-free meal. Perfect for repurposing leftovers into a restaurant-quality dish in under 25 minutes.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 tacos 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (halal-preferred)
8 small corn tortillas (gluten-free option)
1 large avocado, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup salsa (adjust for spice level)
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (halal sour cream alternative)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

Warm corn tortillas in microwave or on a skillet
Heat a skillet over medium heat; add chicken, cumin, and chili powder
Sauté 4-5 minutes until spices are fragrant
Shred chicken with a fork while still warm
Assemble tacos with 1/2 cup chicken in each tortilla
Top with chopped onion, avocado, cilantro, salsa,酸奶, and lime wedges

Notes

Use halal-seasoned chicken to avoid alcohol
Substitute flour tortillas if gluten-free
Replace Greek yogurt with vegan sour cream if needed
Add sliced jalapeños or cotija cheese for extra flavor

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Quick Chicken
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg