Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDECO WilmingtonBraised Chicken Taco Recipe

Braised Chicken Taco Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time1h 15m
Serves4

corn salsa, guacamole, ponzu*contains gluten (can be made gluten free upon request with corn tortilla)

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Ingredients

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Braised Chicken

Method

Braised Chicken

  1. 1

    Sear the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

  2. 2

    Cook the Aromatics

    Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Broth and Simmer

    Pour in the chicken broth and lime juice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Let it braise for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

  4. 4

    Shred the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the skillet and mix it with the cooking liquid. Allow it to cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Corn Salsa

  1. 5

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine corn, diced red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed. Adjust salt to taste.

Guacamole

  1. 6

    Prepare the Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork. Add lime juice, garlic powder, salt, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Tacos

  1. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with the braised chicken, top with corn salsa and guacamole. Serve immediately.

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