Eating diet low carb tacos doesn't have to be disgusting or something you run away from. I'm here to share my favorite corn tortillas that not only keep it low carb, but also pack a flavorful punch. Trust me, I've been down the road of trying to shed a few pounds and finding foods that fit my new lifestyle. Luckily, these stone-ground tortillas have been a game changer. They're not like the bland, hominy tortillas you might have tried before; these beauties actually let you taste the corn, enhancing the flavor of your food. Plus, you can choose between thick and thin options to fit your family's needs. The thin tortillas only have 7 grams of carbs and 35 calories each—perfect for your diet tacos! You can find Mi Rancho tortillas at your local grocery store.
Ingredients:
Thin corn tortillas (7 grams of carbs per tortilla)
1 garlic clove
1 bay leaf
¼ onion
2 cups of water
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Thinly sliced chicken breasts
Sour cream (optional)
Shredded cheese (cheddar recommended)
Shredded lettuce
Lemon juice
Mild salsa with jalapeño flavor
Instructions for low carb chicken tacos:
Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Slice the chicken breasts into thin pieces. Add a garlic clove, bay leaf, 1/4 onion, 2 cups of water, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt to the Instant Pot. Place the thinly sliced chicken into the pot. The chicken should change color as it cooks. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, hit cancel, and then set it to pressure cook for 2 minutes.
Once the chicken is done, shred it using forks. (Optional) Mix in a little bit of sour cream to help the chicken stick together when placed in the tortilla.
Place shredded chicken onto the thin corn tortillas. Optionally, you can spray the tacos with a bit of oil or keep them oil-free. Preheat your air fryer and air fry the tacos for 14 minutes. Midway through cooking, flip the tacos to ensure even crispiness. If desired, spritz the flipped side with oil.
While the tacos are frying, shred the cheese and slice the lettuce. Squeeze some lemon juice on the lettuce to keep it fresh and crispy. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tacos, followed by the lettuce. Add mild salsa with jalapeño flavor on top.
Once the tacos are done frying, they should be crispy. Serve immediately. Tip: - For a healthy, refreshing drink, Goldthread is a plant-based tonic with green minerals. It's good for you and doesn’t taste too earthy. - I like to use Jalapeño flavor Pato sauce (in the can) Feel free to customize the recipe to your liking and preferences. Enjoy your delicious low-carb tacos!
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