Smoky Chicken & Squash Tacos
Smoky chicken and sweet roasted butternut squash fill quick tacos topped with crunchy lime cabbage—a colorful way to use Washington fall produce.
- Total time: 40 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $6
- Calories per serving: 550 cal
- Oven
- Stovetop
Ingredients
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Boneless skinless chicken breast12 oz $3.99
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Butternut squash1 lb whole $1.49
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Green cabbage6 oz $0.99
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Organic lime1 $1.29
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Small corn tortillas6
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Fine sea salt1 1/2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Chili powder1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Peel and seed 1 lb butternut squash, then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
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Thinly shred 6 oz green cabbage. Toss with the juice of 1/2 lime and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; set aside as lime slaw.
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Slice 12 oz chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Toss with:
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Set the seasoned chicken aside while the squash starts roasting.
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Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 8 minutes.
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Spread the seasoned chicken on a second baking sheet. Put it in the oven alongside the squash and roast both for 14 minutes, turning the squash once, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the squash is tender. Rest the chicken for 3 minutes.
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While the chicken rests, warm 6 small corn tortillas in batches in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side.
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Divide the chicken and squash among the warm tortillas. Top with lime slaw and serve with the remaining 1/2 lime cut into wedges.
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Drink pairing: A crisp Riesling balances the smoky spices and bright lime.