Stovetop Taco Chicken (with Cilantro Lime Sauce)

Name: Stovetop Taco Chicken (with Cilantro Lime Sauce)
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, (smashed); 2 tbsp tomato paste ((optional, see note)); 1 ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 ½ tsp dried oregano; ½ cup water; ¾ tsp kosher salt; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut in half lengthwise if very thick); 1 cup loosely packed cilantro ((leaves and stems)); ½-1 jalapeno, (seeds removed (optional)); ¼ cup + 1 tbsp hulled hemp seeds ((or use pumpkin seeds)); ¼ cup water; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp soy sauce or tamari; 1 clove garlic; ½ tsp kosher salt; Serving suggestions: ~ make it a taco or a bowl using the sauce, a simple slaw, avocado, or any other taco fillings you like.

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I created this recipe when I was a personal chef before the Cooking Club days (clients loved it!) and it remains a favorite way to cook super flavorful and ...

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, (smashed)
2 tbsp tomato paste ((optional, see note))
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
1 ½ tsp dried oregano
½ cup water
¾ tsp kosher salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut in half lengthwise if very thick)
1 cup loosely packed cilantro ((leaves and stems))
½-1 jalapeno, (seeds removed (optional))
¼ cup + 1 tbsp hulled hemp seeds ((or use pumpkin seeds))
¼ cup water
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
1 clove garlic
½ tsp kosher salt
Serving suggestions: ~ make it a taco or a bowl using the sauce, a simple slaw, avocado, or any other taco fillings you like.