Name: Chicken Mole Tacos with Mango-Jicama Slaw
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn oil, divided; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed; 0.5 medium white onion, sliced; 1 cup prepared mole sauce (see Tip); 2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 2 teaspoons honey; 0.25 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1 cup jicama matchsticks; 1 cup mango matchsticks; 0.25 teaspoon thinly sliced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Chicken Mole Tacos with Mango-Jicama Slaw

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Jicama stands in for cabbage in the slaw topping for these homemade chicken mole tacos. Its crunch complements the juicy mango without getting soggy.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on June 23, 2020

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 tacos

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Calorie Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons corn oil, divided
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
½ medium white onion, sliced
1 cup prepared mole sauce (see Tip)
2 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup jicama matchsticks
1 cup mango matchsticks
¼ teaspoon thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add white onion and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in mole sauce. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, turning the chicken occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, lime juice, honey, pepper and salt in a medium bowl. Add jicama, mango, red onion and cilantro; toss to combine.
Shred the chicken and stir into the sauce. Serve the chicken mixture in tortillas with the slaw and lime wedges, if desired.

Tips

Tip: Most mole sauce recipes call for a lot of ingredients and end up being a labor of love. We opt for a premade sauce to keep this dish fast. If your grocery store only carries mole paste, whisk 1/4 cup into 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth. To make this recipe gluten-free be sure to choose a gluten-free mole sauce (we like Frontera Classic Red Mole).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

371	Calories
11g	Fat
41g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 371
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 14g
Added Sugars 4g	8%
Protein 27g	54%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 63mg	21%
Vitamin A 491IU	10%
Vitamin C 28mg	32%
Folate 31mcg	8%
Sodium 690mg	30%
Calcium 64mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Magnesium 66mg	16%
Potassium 430mg	9%

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.