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Chicken Tacos

Cultural Context

Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish that has gained worldwide popularity. They are versatile and can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them suitable for different tastes and dietary preferences. Chicken tacos, in particular, are favored for their flavor and ease of preparation. They are often enjoyed at gatherings and street food stalls, reflecting the vibrant culinary culture of Mexico.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup plain flour
1 cup cornmeal
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
sweet pepper
fresh tomatoes
fresh coriander
onion
chicken breast
garlic
avocado slices
lemon juice
mayonnaise

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are usually cheaper.

1

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of plain flour and 1 cup of cornmeal.

2

Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

3

Add about 1/2 cup of water to form a dough.

4

Sprinkle flour and roll the dough out.

5

Use a round cutter to cut out small circles from the dough.

6

Use a fork to make holes in the circles to stop them from forming bubbles when frying.

7

Fry the dough circles in hot oil from side to side to make taco shells.

8

In a wok, fry the onions, ginger, and sweet peppers.

9

Add coriander, Italian seasoning, cumin powder, and salt to the vegetables.

10

Add a seasoning cube to the vegetables.

11

Remove the vegetables from the wok and set aside.

12

In the same wok, fry the chicken breast until cooked.

13

Add the vegetables back into the wok and stir.

14

Add fresh tomatoes and fresh coriander to the mixture.

15

Add fresh lemon juice to balance the flavor.

16

Fill all the taco shells with the vegetable mixture, avocado slices, and mayonnaise.

Cooking Techniques

shreddingchoppinggrillingassembling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwokround cutterforkhot oil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

none

Also Known As

Tacos de Pollo
Local Name: tacos de pollo

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