Thai Chicken Tacos
This Thai Chicken Tacos deliver 33g protein and 355 calories per serving — a light, portable option for lunch prep or training days. Cooks across 4 servings quickly, letting you build customizable tacos with controlled macros without traditional shells adding unnecessary carbs. Use this when you need solid protein intake while staying flexible on carb timing around workouts.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(454g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Vinegar, Rice(45g)
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(15g)
- •salt and pepper
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Cabbage, Green(480g)
- •Bean Sprouts(240g)
- •Thai Peanut Sauce, Prepared(120g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(240g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)(120g)
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl or a Ziplock bag, toss the bite-sized chicken pieces with the rice vinegar and soy sauce until evenly coated. Let marinate for anywhere from 15 minutes to 4 hours.
- 2In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, and add to pan. Season immediately with salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- 3Lay out tortillas on a work surface. Portion out the shredded cabbage, bean sprouts and cooked chicken into the center of each tortilla. Drizzle the chicken in each tortilla with Thai peanut sauce. Then top with cilantro and green onions.
- 4Serve immediately.
Nutrition — Per Serving
355
calories
33g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 22g
- Saturated fat
- 2.6g
- Sodium
- 645 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.1g
4 servings per batch · ~436g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Thai Chicken Tacos have per serving?
Each serving contains 33g of protein and 355 calories with 16g fat and 22g carbs. The calorie and carb counts are moderate, making this a flexible option that fits into various macro targets throughout the week.
How long does Thai Chicken Tacos take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and yields 4 servings from the stovetop, fitting easily into a 30-minute meal prep window. Batch-cooking all servings at once makes this efficient for lunch rotation across your week.
Is Thai Chicken Tacos good for fat loss?
At 355 calories and 33g protein per serving with moderate carbs at 22g, these tacos work well in a fat loss diet where you're maintaining adequate protein without excessive calorie volume. The portion size keeps daily intake predictable while supporting protein targets.
