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Saucy Cumin Chicken & Slaw Tacos

Saucy Cumin Chicken & Slaw Tacos

with Crispy Fried Onions

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 29, 2025

Bursting with bold flavors, these hearty weeknight tacos are sure to be a hit. Bites of chicken are dusted with cumin, then seared with umami tomato paste, a bit of butter, and lime for a saucy filling. The chicken is layered onto warm tortillas with fresh, creamy Sriracha slaw and finished with a tasty sprinkle of crispy fried onions for crunch.

Tags:
High Protein
Quick
Easy Prep
New
Allergens:
Eggs
Wheat
Soy
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time20 minutes
Prep Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Lime

1 teaspoon

Cumin

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

1 teaspoon

Sriracha

1 unit

Tomato Paste

1 unit

Crispy Fried Onions

(Contains: Wheat)

20 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Soy)

4 ounce

Shredded Red Cabbage

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Sugar

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

/ per serving
Calories930 kcal
Fat43 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate57 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Protein71 g
Cholesterol245 mg
Sodium1030 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Large Pan
Medium Bowl
Paper Towel

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Wash and dry produce. • Remove and discard ends of cilantro stems if necessary; roughly chop cilantro (stems and all!). Quarter lime.

Cook Chicken
2

• Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. • Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, half the cumin (all for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 3-4 minutes. (You'll finish cooking the chicken in Step 4.)

Make Slaw
3

• While chicken cooks, in a medium bowl, combine cabbage, cilantro, mayonnaise, juice from half the lime, ¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings), salt, pepper, and as much Sriracha as you like. Mix until well combined; set aside until ready to serve.

Finish Chicken
4

• Once chicken is just beginning to brown, add half the tomato paste and ¼ cup water to pan (all the tomato paste and ½ cup water for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is saucy and cooked through, 1-2 minutes more. • Turn off heat; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4) and a squeeze of lime juice.

Warm Tortillas
5

• Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.

Serve
6

• Divide tortillas between plates; fill with cumin chicken, Sriracha slaw, and crispy fried onions. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

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