Thursday, February 17, 2022

Chicken tacos w/ chipotle Aioli

 


Chicken tacos with chipotle Aioli 


Ingredients

  • corn tortillas
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • cilantro
  • pico de Gallo, see notes below for recipe link
  • sour cream

chicken seasoning

  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper

chipotle aioli

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp chipotle seasoning *see recipe below *
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 c mayo
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lime juice

easy guacamole

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cilantro
  • Mix together and chill
  • Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Season the chicken breasts with the "chicken seasoning"
  3. Heat a skillet to medium heat with 1 tbsp avocado oil
  4. Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for 3 minutes on each side
  5. Cover with foil and place the skillet in the oven for 25 minutes
  6. Prep the guacamole , pico de Gallo and chipotle aioli
  7. Remove chicken from the oven, let it rest 10 minutes before cutting
  8. Heat a skillet over high heat, place a few corn tortillas on the skillet, once dark spots start to show, flip it and cook the same way
  9. Transfer the tortillas to a hand towel, fold one side over the corn tortillas and let them steam for 5 minutes to re-soften
  10. Put together the tacos
  11. 2 tortillas stacked > spread the guacamole > chicken > pico de Gallo > sour cream > chipotle aioli > cilantro


Pico di gallo


Ingredients


  • 5 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 1/4 lemon (not an entire half), juiced
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • cilantro, handful, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Instructions
  1. Wash all the produce
  2. Grab a large bowl
  3. After dicing everything up, toss it in the bowl as you go
  4. Drizzle on the lemon and lime juice
  5. Add the salt, toss it around
  6. Chill in the fridge for an hour, for best flavor or can be served right away
  7. Taste it, add more salt if it needs it
  8. Serve!



Chipotle seasoning recipe 


Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional for added heat

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients for the chipotle seasoning in a bowl, using a fork to break apart any clumps.
  • Use immediately, or transfer to an airtight jar or container 

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