Coconut Chicken Taco Bowls with Peanut Slaw

⏱️ 45 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Medium
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These coconut chicken taco bowls put a Tex-Mex twist on some tasty Thai flavors. Creamy coconut chicken, salty peanuts and fresh toppings combine for a meal that's nothing short of delish. Get ready to feast, because you'll be dishing these bowls up in under an hour.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
  • 3 cups shredded baby spinach
  • 1 cup coarsely shredded carrots
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced on the bias
  • 1 package (6.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Bowls (8 Count)
  • 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Stir in coconut milk and taco seasoning mix. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
  2. 2Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, chile garlic sauce, brown sugar and gingerroot with whisk. Add spinach, carrots and green onions; toss to coat.
  3. 3Heat bowls as directed on package. Divide spinach mixture among bowls. Divide chicken mixture among bowls; top each with peanuts and cilantro.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.