Tacos De Pollo Recipe
Chicken tacos with house-made corn tortillas.
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Ingredients
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Tortillas
Chicken Filling
Taco Toppings
Method
Prepare the Tortillas
- 1
Make the Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add water, mixing until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be moist but not sticky.
- 2
Shape the Tortillas
Divide the dough into 10 equal balls. Flatten each ball using a tortilla press or rolling pin, to about 1/8 inch thick.
- 3
Cook the Tortillas
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each tortilla for about 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned. Keep warm in a towel while you prepare the filling.
Prepare the Chicken Filling
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- 5
Season the Chicken
Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Add lime juice and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
- 6
Assemble the Tacos
- 7
- 8
Fill the Tortillas
Take a warm tortilla and add a generous portion of the shredded chicken filling. Top with red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream.
- 9
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top. Enjoy!
