Mexican · serves 2

Chicken Tacos

Twenty-five minutes and everyone builds their own, which is half the fun.

25 min Easy Non-vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, in small pieces
  • 8 tortillas
  • 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, coriander for salsa
  • Lemon
  • Curd or sour cream
  • Cheese, hot sauce, lettuce

Method

  1. Toss the chicken with paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. High heat, cook 8 minutes till the edges char. Rest, then shred roughly.
  3. Salsa: chopped onion, tomato, coriander, lemon, salt. Let it sit 10 minutes.
  4. Warm the tortillas directly on the flame for a few seconds a side.
  5. Set everything on the table and let people build their own. Lots of lemon.

Questions people ask about Chicken Tacos

How long does Chicken Tacos take?

About 25 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. Most of that is active, so read the method through before you start rather than chopping as you go.

What can I use instead of chicken in Chicken Tacos?

Use paneer, firm tofu or mushrooms. All three cook far faster than chicken, so add them in the last 5 minutes rather than at the start.

Can I make Chicken Tacos ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Can I make Chicken Tacos vegetarian?

Yes. Replace the chicken with paneer, firm tofu, mushrooms or soya chunks. All of them cook far faster than meat, so add them in the last five minutes rather than at the start, and keep the masala exactly as written.

What do you serve with Chicken Tacos?

Warm tortillas, lime and something pickled. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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