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Honey Citrus Chicken Enchiladas

Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
Juicy chicken drenched in a sweet, citrus sauce wrapped in a tortilla covered with a tangy, creamy sauce & topped with cheese.
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 6-8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • juice from one lime
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425F.
  • Cook chicken in a skillet or on grill and shred.
  • While chicken is cooking combine cornstarch and water in a bowl.
  • Add honey, lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, zest, cilantro, chili powder and garlic powder to cornstarch mix and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Reserve 1/3 cup sauce.
  • Pour remaining sauce and chicken into an airtight container and shake to combine.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbsp cheese along center of tortilla.
  • Add 2-3 Tbsp chicken on top.
  • Roll up tortilla and place in a greased 9x13 dish.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Combine reserved sauce with sour cream and stir to combine.
  • Spread sauce on top of enchiladas and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Top with sour cream and cilantro (optional)
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