Chicken Tacos
6 portions
140mChicken thighs in a zesty marinade are the engine behind this taco night spread.
What you will need
2 cloves Garlic
1 Lemon
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp ground Cumin
1 lb boneless skinless Chicken Thighs
1 Tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
FOR ASSEMBLY
12 Corn Tortillas
1/2 bunch Cilantro
6 oz. Shredded Mexican Cheese
1/2 head Iceberg Lettuce
(Nutritional facts 311 calories, 18.57 g fat, 24.67 g carbohydrates, 11.66 g protein, 41 mg cholesterol, 504 mg sodium)How to cook
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Assemble the ingredients.
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Peel the garlic cloves and chop or crush finely.
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Cut the lemon in half for squeezing.
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With your ingredients all prepared, it's time to start cooking.
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Put the olive oil in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the salt.
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Add some fresh pepper. 1 tsp of ground pepper is a lot and it's tough to measure out. Just crank the pepper mill until it looks like about as much pepper as salt.
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Add the crushed garlic.
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Squeeze the juice of the lemon halves into the bowl.
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Add the dried oregano.
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Add the paprika.
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Add the cumin.
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Mix up the marinade and add the chicken. Toss it to coat in marinade.
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Seal it up and put it in the fridge. 2 hours should be fine for marinating but I usually just leave it overnight.
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Pour some olive oil into a heavy skillet over medium heat. Let it get hot enough that it's almost beginning to smoke. Don't forget to turn on that kitchen fan.
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Cook chicken thighs until darkened on both sides.
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Once the chicken is cooled enough to touch, chop it up into bite-sized chunks.
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Heat up the tortillas.
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Peel off a few good leaves from your lettuce. Roll them up and and slice them thin.
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Setup your taco station and lay out a tortilla.
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Add some shredded lettuce.
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A little cheese.
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Add the chicken.
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And a couple of sprigs of cilantro.
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How to Crush Garlic
Basic cooking techniques. Using the side of your knife.