High-Protein Chicken & Mango Tacos with Creamy Honey-Mustard Sauce (223 Calories | Craving Control + Energy Boost)
A flavorful taco recipe that satisfies comfort food cravings without the heavy feeling
. Perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner or meal prep. Like, comment and follow for more 🤗🌸🌱
🛒 Ingredients (for 6 tacos)
Filling:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ red onion, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 0.5 lb chicken thighs, cubed (3 pieces, ~227g)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed
• ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Sauce:
• 1 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp honey mustard
• ½ tsp honey
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt & pepper to taste
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp water (optional, for thinner sauce)
Tacos:
• 6 corn tortillas
• 6 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese (1 tbsp per taco)
• 6 tbsp shredded red cabbage (1 tbsp per taco)
• 6 tbsp diced mango (1 tbsp per taco)
• Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Filling:
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
• Add cubed chicken thighs; cook for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through.
• Add diced bell pepper, taco seasoning, salt, cannellini beans, and parsley. Sauté for 3–4 more minutes until well combined and heated through.
2️⃣ Assemble & Bake Tacos:
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Arrange corn tortillas on a baking tray.
• Spoon the chicken-bean mixture into the center of each tortilla, top with 1 tbsp mozzarella, and bake for 5–6 minutes until cheese melts.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce:
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, honey mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and water (if desired).
4️⃣ Serve:
• Remove tacos from oven, let rest for 2 minutes.
• Add 1 tbsp shredded red cabbage, 1 tbsp diced mango, drizzle with sauce, garnish with parsley, fold, and enjoy.
🌟 Benefits and storage
• Balanced protein + fiber for steady energy and fullness
• Sweet mango + creamy sauce help curb sugar cravings
• Light yet satisfying for weeknight dinners or lunch prep
• Store filling & shells separately up to 4 days (fridge). Eat sauced tacos within 1 day. Reheat in oven/air fryer for crispiness.
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