Korean Chicken Tacos

Hey everyone!

Do you ever find yourself thinking that eating healthy means sacrificing flavor and excitement in your meals? That it's all about bland salads and steamed veggies? Trust me, I've been there too. But let me tell you, healthy eating doesn't have to be mind-numbingly boring, it can be absolutely delicious and satisfying.

Boring Food Myth:

For years I bought into the misconception that eating healthy meant giving up all the foods I loved and setting myself up for a life of bland, soulless meals. But damn was I wrong. As I embarked on my own health and fitness journey, I discovered that healthy eating is so much more than just kale and boiled chicken. It's about embracing a wide range of flavors with small modifications to nourish your body while enjoying every bite guilt-free.

Introducing: Korean Chicken Tacos

Last week I whipped up a batch of Korean chicken tacos that blew my mind with how simple they were to make while still packing in flavor and being low in calories, around 100 calories per taco! And judging by all the DM's I received on Instagram, it seemed like a good idea to share it with everyone.

Ingredients:

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken (thighs-more flavor / breast-less calories)

50 g Gochujang paste

~3 tbsp hot water

1-2 tbsp sweetener (depending on how sweet you want it, I like using monk fruit)

1-2 tsp black pepper

Avocado

Street style tortillas

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix your gochujang, hot water, sweetener, and black pepper until fully mixed.

2. Spray your air fryer with cooking spray and cook at 395f for about 12-15 mins. Cooking times will vary based on the size and strength of your air fryer. Remember to not overpack the chicken in there and cook in batches if necessary. Always make sure your chicken reaches an internal temp of at least 165f and adjust your cooking times as necessary.

3. Heat up some tortillas on a large flat pan for as many tacos as you want.

4. Chop up your chicken and serve on top of the tortillas with some thin slices of avocado. For added flavor you can sprinkle a pinch of garlic salt on the avocado.

Optional:

1. Chicken thighs will be more flavorful and juice but will be higher in calories, it is still my preferred choice. Breast will be much lower in calories but can sometimes be dryer and should probably be eaten on the spot and not used for a multi day meal prep.

2. You can replace the tortillas for lettuce to make wraps and lower the calories even more.

3. You can also bake the chicken if you do not have an air fryer. The cooking temp and time should be similar but remember that times will vary due to thickness of chicken and capacity of the oven so please make sure the internal temp is at a minimum of 165f.