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September 16, 2025
Garlic Chicken Tacos Recipe
Garlic chicken tacos represent treasured family traditions passed down through generations, bringing authentic home-cooked flavors to modern kitchens. This beloved recipe showcases the power of simple ingredients prepared with love and traditional techniques. The robust garlic flavor creates memorable meals that connect families through shared culinary heritage.
This recipe was passed down to me from my grandmother. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and friends have! Add any additional amount of anything, if desired. Make sure to add salt and pepper!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound chicken tenderloins, diced
½ onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ cup chunky salsa
4 large flour tortillas, or as needed
¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
Directions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes.
Mix onion, red bell pepper, black beans, and cilantro into chicken; saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir salsa into chicken mixture until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Spoon chicken mixture into tortillas and top with Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 515 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 57g | Carbs |
| 37g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 515 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1032mg | 45% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 37g | 73% |
| Vitamin C 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium 211mg | 16% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 685mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
