Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsWhat’s Crackin CafeLunch Taco Plate Recipe

Lunch Taco Plate Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

2 shredded chicken tacos. Served with quinoa rice, black beans, and chips & salsa.

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Ingredients

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Tacos

Quinoa Rice

Black Beans

Chips & Salsa

Method

Tacos

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the shredded chicken until heated through. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Warm the Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Tacos

    Place about 1/4 cup of warm shredded chicken onto each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, and hot sauce as desired.

Quinoa Rice

  1. 4

    Rinse the Quinoa

    Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 2 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Quinoa

    In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa, water or chicken broth, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

  3. 6

    Fluff the Quinoa

    Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Black Beans

  1. 7

    Heat the Black Beans

    In a small saucepan, combine the canned black beans (drained and rinsed), garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Heat over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until warmed through.

Chips & Salsa

  1. 8

    Serve the Chips

    Place tortilla chips in a bowl and serve with salsa on the side.

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