CHICKEN TACOS WITH CORN SALSA😍
Whatever night taco night lands on is guaranteed to be my favorite day of the week. Endless opportunities to fill a taco vessel with and the fastest way to flavor town on a weeknight. And realistically, I just need a vehicle to get more of this corn salsa into my mouth because it is THAT GOOD. You’re gonna wanna make this ASAP!
Serves 2-3.
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Tacos:
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4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
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2 tbsps olive oil
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp ancho chili powder (or regular)
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp cumin
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Salt and pepper
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2 tbsps avocado oil
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Preferred tortillas (can be made paleo with Siete Foods tortillas)
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Cotija cheese (optional)
For the Corn Salsa:
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1 cup defrosted frozen roasted corn
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2 tbsps red onion, diced finely
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½ avocado, diced
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1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tbsp diced jalapeno (or sub for a pinch of cayenne)
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Juice from 1 lime
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1 tsp olive oil
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¼ tsp cumin
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Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
For the Chicken Tacos with Corn Salsa:
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Add garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a shallow bowl or ziplock.
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Add chicken and mix to coat. Marinate for 10-15 minutes while you work on the corn salsa.
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In a small bowl, mix the corn, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, avocado, lime juice, cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper until combined. Set aside.
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Heat a cast iron skillet (linked my favorite here) on high heat and drizzle in some avocado oil. Once hot, add the chicken in a single layer.
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Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 minutes on the second side. Reduce heat, cover and cook an additional 3 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
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Set aside to rest for 5 minutes while you toast your tortillas. You can do this either over an open flame or in a skillet with a little oil.
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Cut up the chicken, add to the tortillas, top with the corn salsa and cotija cheese and enjoy!
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