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
- 1Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, then toss with the rice vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl until evenly coated. Marinate for 15 minutes to 4 hours (refrigerate if longer than 30 minutes).
- 2Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes until shimmering.
- 3Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon and add to the hot pan. Season with salt and pepper, then cook 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F with no pink remaining inside. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- 4Shred the cabbage finely and chop the cilantro and green onions. Arrange these ingredients along with the bean sprouts in separate prep bowls for assembly.
- 5Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, or wrap them in a damp towel and microwave for 1 minute until pliable.
- 6Lay out all tortillas on a work surface. Divide the cooked chicken evenly among the tortillas, placing it in the center of each.
- 7Top each portion of chicken with shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, a drizzle of Thai peanut sauce, cilantro, and green onions.
- 8Divide evenly into 4 airtight containers while warm, or serve 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.
