Beer-Marinated Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Beer-Marinated Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1 cup dark Mexican beer (Negra Modelo); 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Other; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 4 ounces each; 6 flour tortillas (6-7 inches) or 6 corn tortillas (6-7 inches); Guacamole; 1 ripe Hass avocado; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

Marinade
1 cup dark Mexican beer (Negra Modelo)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Other
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 4 ounces each
6 flour tortillas (6-7 inches) or 6 corn tortillas (6-7 inches)
Guacamole
1 ripe Hass avocado
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Make marinade: in a small bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients.
2
Place the thighs in a large plastic zip-lock bag and pour in the marinade.
3
Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
4
Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place the bag in a bowl, and refrigerate for 1-4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
5
Make the guacamole: scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl; add the lime juice and salt.
6
Using a fork, mash the ingredients together.
7
Cover with plastic wrap, placing it directly on the surface to prevent browning, and refrigerate until about 1 hour before serving.
8
Remove thighs from the bag and discard the marinade.
9
Grill over Direct High heat until the meat is firm and juices run clear, 8-10 minutes, turning once or twice.
10
Cut the chicken into thin strips.
11
Warm the tortillas over Direct Medium heat for about 1 minute, turning once.
12
Pile the sliced chicken inside the tortillas; top each with a spoonful of guacamole; serve warm.

438

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1 cup dark Mexican beer (Negra Modelo), 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Beer-Marinated Chicken Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer-Marinated Chicken Tacos

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