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Chipotle Chili Chicken Tacos
Chipotle peppers are red jalapeños with a smoky flavor . Make a double batch of this recipe and use it for tacos, quesadillas and burritos during a busy weekday shedule
Ingredients
For the chicken marination :
2 1/2 lbs chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons taco sesoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons oil
half a lemon
and salt to taste.
Roasted vegetables :
5 medium roma tomatos
1-2 bell pepper, depending upon your requirement (topping)
1 -2 red onion , depending upon your requirement( topping)
1 whole garlic head
2 corn on the cobs
For the sauce :
The roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic cloves, half of one roasted red onion and 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
12 tortillas
1 cup black beans
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mexican cheese blend.
Optionally salsa, sour cream ,any roasted veggies and cheese can be used.
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Steps
1.Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, taco seasoning, caynne pepper, black pepper, salt and 2 tablespoons of oil for atleast 15-20 mins.
2. Roast the tomatoes , pepper, onion , garlic head and corn over a diffuser on the stove, till charred.
3. Once cooled peel the tomatoes . Take the outer layer of the onion and cut into half ( use one half for the sauce and the other half for the topping). Remove the skin from the garlic , slice the top and squeeze the cloves out.
4. Blend the tomatoes , half the onion, the garlic cloves and chipotle peppers into a smooth paste.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan. Add the chicken and toss for 2 mins till it is no longer pink. Add the blended sauce and mix well. Cook for 2-3 mins making sure there is some sauce. Do not let it dry.
6.Peel the charred skin of the pepper , clean the inside and cut into small pieces. Shuck the corn and keep it aside for the topping.
7. Shred the lettuce, drain the black beans from the can, chop the roasted onion and some cilantro.
8. Warm the tortillas on a diffuser or in the microwave. Top with the chicken, lettuce, corn, onion, pepper, cheese and cilantro and serve.
You can vary the toppings as per your requirements.
Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Watch the video for this recipe in the link provided