{"id":16937,"date":"2026-06-30T12:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=16937"},"modified":"2026-06-30T12:04:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T11:04:32","slug":"chicken-tacos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/chicken-tacos\/","title":{"rendered":"New! Slimming World chicken tacos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Lean, cheap and versatile, chicken mince is a real unsung supermarket hero! We&#8217;ve added spice, salad and cheese to make a tasty taco that&#8217;s got dinner all wrapped up (in next to no time).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SmallCTA-JuneCampaign26-v2_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Save \u00a35\/\u20ac9 when you join - until 4th July 2026 See our special offers - Terms and conditions apply\" class=\"wp-image-16765\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slimming World chicken tacos recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Chicken-tacos-with-guac-500px.jpg\" alt=\"chicken tacos with guacamole\" class=\"wp-image-16927\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>serves 4<br>7\u00bd Swips per serving (deduct 3 Swips if using the Cheddar as half a Healthy Extra choice)<br>ready in 15 mins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cal cooking spray *\u00a0<br>500g lean chicken mince (5% fat or less)\u00a0<br>2 garlic cloves, crushed\u00a0<br>2 tsp smoked paprika\u00a0<br>1 tsp ground cumin\u00a0<br>\u00bd tsp chilli powder\u00a0<br>\u00bd tsp dried oregano\u00a0<br>2 tbsp tomato pur\u00e9e\u00a0\u00a0<br>2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander\u00a0<br>4 mini tortilla wraps <br>1 romaine lettuce, shredded\u00a0<br>60g cheddar, grated <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/guacamole\">Optional extra: Top with Slimming World guacamole <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Spray a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray and put it over a medium heat. Fry the chicken mince for 4-5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for a couple more minutes, until the chicken is browned. Tip in the spices, oregano, tomato pur\u00e9e, a little chopped coriander and 2 tbsp water, and simmer for 5 minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Heat the tortillas, if you like, and assemble the tacos \u2013 spoon the chicken mixture on to the tortillas and top with the lettuce, cheese, and more chopped coriander.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-smash-burger-tacos\/\">More on the blog: Smash burger tacos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>More for members<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A takeaway doesn\u2019t have to be a special treat or \u2018cheat\u2019 meal with Slimming World. 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