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    These simply prepared chicken tacos are an example of healthful Mexican cooking and are a way to teach students about grilling techniques, Mexican spices, and basic salsas. Serve with Pico de Gallo or Tomatillo Salsa.  

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
    • Cooking spray
    • 12 (6-inch) white corn tortillas
    • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
    • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (such as Tillamook)
    • Low-fat sour cream (optional)

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 263 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 12 g 17.84%
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g 25.95%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 117 mg 38.89%
    • Sodium: 588 mg 24.52%
    • Calcium: 186 mg 18.63%
    • Potassium: 27 mg 0.78%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 2 mg 9.38%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 1 g 5.83%
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Protein: 28 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 13.19%
    • Vitamin C 15.04%
    • Vitamin D 0.39%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat1
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch0
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy1 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total3 oz-eq

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