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Pulled chicken tortillas

Recipe

Looking for a fresh meal that is both satisfying and full of nourishment? The family will love a smoky chicken tortilla wrap! Paired with a crunchy cabbage and apple salad, it is perfect for a warm weeknight dinner. This one will be a crowd-pleaser that you will want to keep in rotation!

Ingredients

  • 400g (12½oz) chicken breast fillets
  • 1 cup (250ml) salt-reduced chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 small onion (80g), chopped finely
  • 1 large ripe tomato (220g), diced finely
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 4 wholegrain tortillas (160g)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro)
  • 2 tablespoons light sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro) leaves

Cabbage & apple salad

  • 1 small green apple (130g)
  • 2 cups (160g) shredded white cabbage
  • ¼ cup coriander (cilantro) leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Method

  1. Place chicken, stock, paprika, cumin, chilli, garlic, onion, tomato and brown sugar in a medium heavy-based saucepan; bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat; leave chicken to cool in sauce for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove chicken from pan; shred using two forks. Bring sauce to the boil; cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes or until thickened and reduced by half. Return chicken to sauce.
  3. Meanwhile, make cabbage and apple salad.
  4. Warm tortillas following packet directions. Fill tortillas evenly with pulled chicken mixture and salad.
  5. Stir chopped coriander through sour cream; spoon evenly onto tortillas. Serve tortillas sprinkled with coriander leaves.

Cabbage & apple salad

  1. Core and cut apple into matchsticks.
  2. Combine cabbage, apple and coriander in a large bowl.
  3. Add combined oil and vinegar, season with pepper; toss to combine.
Per serve (4)  
Energy 1434kJ
Protein  28.1g
Total fat 12.4g
Saturated fat  3.6g
Carbohydrates 27.6g
Fibre  4.5g
Sodium  538mg
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