Easy chicken and beans taco
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
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This easy chicken and beans taco is perfect for parties or lazy weekend meals. You can use leftover roast, grilled, baked or barbecued chicken for the recipe. Serve it with crispy salad or salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch spring onions
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ red or green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small tin corn, drained
- 1 tin mixed beans in spicy tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded chicken (roasted or grilled)
- 2 Tbsp chopped coriander
- Juice of ½ lime (approx.)
- Salt & pepper
- Jalapeno slices
- Taco shells or corn tortilla wraps
Instructions
- Finely slice the spring onion, and chop the garlic.
- Heat some oil in a pan, then stir-fry them for a minute. Add the spices, stir for another few seconds.
- Add the bell pepper pieces and corn. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Add the beans and shredded chicken meat. Season to taste. Add a drop of water, if needed = it should be thick.
- Stir in the coriander and lime juice. Put a lid on and keep it warm.
- Warm up the taco shells or tortilla wraps, then fill them with the chicken & beans mixture.
- Serve with Jalapeno slices and sour cream if liked.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Fast Food - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Occasions: - Parties - Sports Food
- Ingredients: - Beans - Chicken & Turkey
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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