Name: Chicken Tacos in Cabbage "Tortillas"
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into thin strips; 0.5 teaspoon salt, divided; 3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided; 1 medium onion, halved and sliced; 3 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 0.33333334326744 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 scallion, sliced; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Chicken Tacos in Cabbage "Tortillas"

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Taco Tuesday goes low-carb with a tortilla made of veggies. Cabbage leaves are the perfect crispy taco shell alternative. Add your favorite taco toppings--pico de gallo, sour cream, avocado and jalapeño--and never miss the extra carbs and calories.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

55 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 tacos

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into thin strips
½ teaspoon salt, divided
3 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 medium carrot, shredded
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 scallion, sliced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Slice the stem end off cabbage and discard the outermost leaves. Peel 8 leaves from the head. Blanch in the boiling water for 30 seconds. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to dry. Thinly slice enough of the remaining cabbage to get 3 cups.
Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring, until starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeño and cumin and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the chicken and any accumulated juices. Cover to keep warm.
Combine the reserved sliced cabbage, carrot, cilantro and scallion in a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine.
Divide the chicken mixture among the cabbage leaves and top with the slaw.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298	Calories
14g	Fat
19g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 7g	25%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 27g	53%
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 2954IU	59%
Vitamin C 92mg	102%
Folate 113mcg	28%
Sodium 401mg	17%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 55mg	13%
Potassium 699mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.