Ground chicken tacos

Hearty, flavorful, and packed with protein, these tacos pair perfectly with warm tortillas and green salsa.

Preparation Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

(SERVINGS: 4)

 

  • 3 cups textured soy protein
  • Enough hot water to fully submerge soy (about 2–3 cups), then drain
  • ½ vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled
  • 1 medium potato, grated (raw)
  • 3 tbsp. chopped onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp. ground pepper
  • ½ cup wheat flour
  • ½ cup chopped oats (quick oats)
  • 3 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp. soy sauce
  • Tortillas and green salsa, for serving

Preparation

 

  1. Soak the soy protein: Place the textured soy in a bowl and cover with enough hot water to fully submerge it. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain, rinse, and squeeze out excess water.
  2. Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rehydrated soy, crumbled bouillon cube, ground pepper, grated potato, chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic, and chopped cilantro. Stir well.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Mix in the wheat flour and chopped oats. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. The mixture should have a crumbly consistency.
  4. Cook the filling: Heat 3 tbsp. of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the soy mixture and fry, stirring evenly, until lightly browned.
  5. Add soy sauce: Pour in 3 tbsp. soy sauce and stir well. Continue cooking for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture absorbs the liquid and develops more flavor.
  6. Serve: Fill warm tortillas with the mixture and top with green salsa. Enjoy!