Asian Smashed Tacos with Slaw
Asian Smashed Tacos with Slaw
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
2 wholegrain tortillas
Chicken:
- 250g lean chicken mince
- ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp minced ginger
- 1 Spring onion, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Slaw:
- ¼ small green cabbage, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
½ tbsp Olive oil for cooking
Serve with sweet chilli sauce, coriander
Method
1. In a mixing bowl make slaw, combine sliced cabbage & all the listed slaw ingredients. Use your hand to rub until well-mixed. Chill for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, combine chicken with all the sauce ingredients until sticky.
3. Spread the chicken mixture on tortillas.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tsp olive oil.
Place the tortillas on the skillet, meat side down. Press gently and cook for 4–5 mins until the meat is cooked through. Flip and cook the tortilla for 1-2 minutes.
5. To serve: Top each chicken tortilla with fresh slaw & a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce. Garnish with fresh coriander.
Macros per serve
Calories: 370
Protein: 27g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fat: 14g
Fibre: 6g
Sugars: 8g
Health benefits
Lean chicken mince provides high-quality protein to support muscle maintenance, recovery and fullness. It also provides nutrients such as selenium, zinc and B vitamins.
Cabbage is rich in fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and plant compounds such as glucosinolates, which support digestive health and antioxidant protection.
Sesame seeds and sesame oil provide healthy fats, vitamin E and minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Coriander, spring onion and ginger add flavour while providing antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds.