Soft Chicken Tacos

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Soft Chicken Tacos to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Soft Chicken Tacos, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 10 med. flour tortillas
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In skillet, quickly cook 4 chicken breast fillets, cut into 1/4 inch wide strips, and onion in fat until chicken is done and onion is tender

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Add tomato sauce, garlic salt, salt, and cumin

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes

Step 4: Technique & Execution

To serve, place hot meat mixture on heated tortillas and top with choice of fillings

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Roll up burrito style

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Makes 10 servings