Blandito Chicken Taco Recipe
Make Blandito Chicken Taco Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Tortillas and toppings
Method
Marinade and cook chicken
- 1
Make marinade
In a bowl whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 2
Marinate chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and toss to coat. Let rest 15-30 minutes to absorb flavors.
- 3
Cook chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes, then shred.
Toppings and assembly
- 4
- 5
Prepare toppings
Thinly slice red onion. Chop cilantro. Slice avocado and cut lime wedges.
- 6
Assemble tacos
Place shredded chicken on each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo, red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream or crema. Finish with a squeeze of lime juice over each taco and a light sprinkle of shredded cheese if using.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
