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Cheesy Chicken Street Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a staple of Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as street food. Cheesy Chicken Street Tacos combine the traditional elements of tacos with the rich flavor of melted cheese, making them a popular choice for both casual meals and festive gatherings. They reflect the vibrant street food culture found throughout Mexico, where vendors serve a variety of taco fillings to locals and tourists alike.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb diced chicken breast
1 lb diced chicken thighs
1 cup enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium onion
1/2 cup cilantro
8 Mission street tacos white corn tortillas
2 cups queso quesadilla cheese
1 lime

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Thighs are juicier and more flavorful, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Start with diced chicken breast and chicken thighs.

2

Add a little enchilada sauce to the chicken for flavor.

3

Heat the Blackstone 36in Pro Series griddle on medium or high heat depending on the model.

4

Oil the griddle with avocado oil before adding the chicken.

5

Place the chicken on the griddle and sear it until cooked through.

6

In a Blackstone cast iron deep dish pan, add the remaining enchilada sauce and place it on the griddle to simmer.

7

Once the chicken is cooked, mix it into the enchilada sauce.

8

Clean the griddle by scraping and wiping it down to keep it well oiled.

9

Grab Mission street tacos white corn tortillas and place them in the enchilada sauce on the griddle to infuse flavor.

10

Flip the tortillas quickly after a moment to ensure they are infused with sauce.

11

Smother the tortillas with queso quesadilla cheese and add the marinated taco meat on top of each tortilla.

12

Allow the cheese to melt over the taco meat on the griddle.

13

Prepare a topping of diced onion and cilantro for the tacos.

14

Cut a lime into wedges for serving.

15

Add lime juice on top of the tacos for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

grillingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

grillskilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tacos de Pollo con Queso
Local Name: tacos de pollo con queso

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