Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSalsa'sFree Range Chicken Tacos Recipe

Free Range Chicken Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Salsa's
Time30m
Serves4

guacamole, mezcal orange sauce

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tacos

Mezcal Orange Sauce

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Chicken

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Season the chicken breasts with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.

Guacamole Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Guacamole

    In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with lime juice. Stir in chopped red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Mezcal Orange Sauce Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, whisk together mezcal, fresh orange juice, honey, minced chipotle, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble Tacos

  1. 4

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Fill each tortilla with sliced chicken, a spoonful of guacamole, and drizzle with mezcal orange sauce. Serve immediately.

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