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Chicken tacos

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Chicken tacos

Poultry

Sometimes you just have to use your hands…especially when eating these zingy, smoky, soft chicken tacos.

Lily Cook

For the chicken

Ingredients (6 servings)
4 chicken breasts, cut into long strips
1 teaspoon(s) Chipotle chilli powder
1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika
1 teaspoon(s) cumin powder
salt & pepper

For the salsa

Ingredients (6 servings)
6 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 red chilli, chopped
handful fresh coriander
salt & pepper

For the guacamole

Ingredients (6 servings)
2 ripe avocados
1 handful garlic, crushed
1/2 lime, juiced
1 medium tomato, diced

To serve

Ingredients (6 servings)
soft tacos
handful coriander, chopped
3 gem lettuces, shredded
300 ml sour cream
2 limes, cut into eighths
grated cheese

Method

  • In a bowl combine the chicken with the paprika, cumin and chilli powder, salt and pepper and leave to marinade.
  • Assemble all the serving ingredients.
  • For the salsa, combine all the ingredients and season to taste. Add more chilli if you prefer more of a kick.
  • For the guacamole, chop the avocado into small pieces with the back of a fork, mash it but not until smooth. Add the garlic, lime juice, chopped tomatoes and combine. Season to taste.
  • For the chicken, in a large frying pan or shallow saucepan, add a tablespoon of olive oil and once heated, add the chicken. Cook for 15 mins, or until the chicken is cooked through. 
  • Serve immediately.
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