Epicurious Spice-rubbed Chicken And Vegetable Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Chipotle Cream Recipe

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Spice-rubbed Chicken And Vegetable Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Chipotle Cream Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 26%. At 607mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Epicurious Spice-rubbed Chicken And Vegetable Tacos With Cilantro Slaw And Chipotle Cream Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 281 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 396
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 85mg
Sodium: 607mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 136mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 674mg Vitamin A: 203mcg
Vitamin C: 41mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chiles* (about 2)
  • 2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked hot Spanish paprika (Pimentón de la Vera)**
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick strips
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved horizontally
  • 12 5- to 6-inch-diameter corn tortillas, warmed
  • Cilantro Slaw
  • 2 limes, each cut into 6 wedges

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)