1 Rotisserie Chicken = 3 Meals -
1 Rotisserie Chicken = 3 Meals - is a easy Mexican recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Jenn Thornton on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 12 min
Cost: $10.60 total, $2.65 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rotisserie Chicken Dark Meat (shredded from legs and thighs)
- 8 pieces Corn Tortillas (small (6‑inch) size, warmed)
- 1 whole Lime (sliced into wedges for squeezing)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (roughly chopped; optional)
- 1/2 cup Salsa (store‑bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (for warming chicken in pan)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Shred the Dark Meat
Remove the legs and thighs from the rotisserie chicken, pull the meat off the bones and shred it into bite‑size pieces using two forks or your hands.
Time: PT2M
Roughly Chop the Chicken
Transfer the shredded chicken to a cutting board and give it a rough chop to create a more uniform texture for tacos.
Time: PT1M
Warm the Chicken
Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the chopped chicken. Stir and warm for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Warm the Tortillas
Using the same skillet (or a second clean skillet), warm each tortilla for about 15‑20 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: Medium
Prepare Garnishes
Slice the lime into wedges, finely dice the red onion, and roughly chop the cilantro (if using).
Time: PT2M
Assemble the Tacos
Place a warm tortilla on a plate, add a generous spoonful of chicken, top with diced onion, a drizzle of salsa, a squeeze of lime juice, and sprinkle cilantro if desired.
Time: PT1M
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the tacos immediately while warm. Enjoy with additional salsa or hot sauce if you like.
Time: PT0M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 8 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑free (with corn tortillas), Dairy‑free, High‑protein
Allergens: Corn (if corn tortillas are used), Potential gluten (if flour tortillas are substituted)
Last updated: April 14, 2026








