Ground Chicken Tacos (Keto, Paleo, Dairy-Free, Whole30)
Give taco night a delicious twist with this quick and easy recipe that's ready to fold into shells, tortillas, or lettuce leaves in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3/4 cup bell pepper any color, chopped, about 4 1/2 ounces
- 1/4 cup red onion diced, about 1 1/2 ounces
- 2 garlic cloves minced or pressed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cumin, salt, coriander, pepper, paprika, and chili powder. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the xanthan gum into the mixture and stir. Add the chicken broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the dish has thickened, reduced, and finished cooking through, about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 21gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1266mgFiber: 1g
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