Smoked Chicken Taco Recipe
guacamole, lime pickled cabbage, chimichurri & smoked sour cream
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lime Pickled Cabbage
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of shredded cabbage, the juice of 2 limes, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
- 2
Make the Chimichurri Sauce
In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup of fresh parsley, 3 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and salt to taste. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Prepare the Smoked Sour Cream
Mix 1 cup of sour cream with 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika and salt to taste. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Tacos
Warm the corn tortillas in a pan or microwave. Layer each tortilla with smoked chicken, a generous scoop of guacamole, lime pickled cabbage, chimichurri sauce, and a dollop of smoked sour cream.