Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos (Edit recipe)

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Juicy stovetop chicken tacos with a bright citrus-savory marinade. Diced chicken gets soaked in orange juice, tamari, warm spices, and taco seasoning, plus rehydrated lemon slices for a subtle citrus punch. Quick cook, big flavor. Perfect for busy nights and easy to customize with your favorite taco toppings. I used so many great food brands in this recipe: Jozo Tamari, Primal Palate, Wellness Meats, Citreve

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

14

Serves: 4

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

4 pieces Pasture-raised Chicken Breasts - US Wellness Meats
0.25 cup Orange Juice
1 Tbsp Barrel Aged Tamari Soy Sauce - Jozo
2 Tbsp Spicy Taco Seasoning - Siete Foods
1 Tbsp Adobo Seasoning - Primal Palate
2 pieces Garlic, minced
5 pieces Freeze-Dried Lemon Slices, tasting size - CITREVE

Assemble Tacos

8 whole Flour Tortillas - Hero
8 Tbsp Guacamole
0.25 cup Red Onion, diced
.25 cup Lettuce, Iceberg
4 sprigs Cilantro, chopped

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Dice chicken breast into small, bite-size pieces
Place chicken in a bowl and add orange juice, tamari, Primal Palate seasoning, Kinder’s taco seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper
Rehydrate lemon slices in warm water, then add the slices and a small splash of the lemon soaking liquid to the marinade
Stir well until chicken is evenly coated
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 24 hours for more flavor)
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and lightly oil
Add marinated chicken (including lemon slices) and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly caramelized
Reduce heat slightly if needed and let excess liquid cook off so the chicken browns.
Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame
Assemble tacos with chicken, guacamole, lettuce, onion, cilantro, and cheese

Notes

Orange juice adds natural sweetness and helps the chicken caramelize—keep heat at medium so it doesn’t burn Smaller chicken pieces = faster cook time and better taco texture Great for meal prep: cooked chicken keeps well in the fridge 3–4 days Swap tortillas for lettuce cups or bowls for a lower-carb option Leftovers are perfect for taco salads, quesadillas, or rice bowls

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	174
Fat:	8 g
Carbohydrates:	62 g
Protein:	11 g
Cholesterol:	23 g
Sodium:	645 mg
Fiber:	28 g
Sugars:	3 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.