Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 plum tomatoes, cored; 8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish; 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 scallions, chopped; 6 small corn tortillas, heated (see Tip)

Servings: persons

2 plum tomatoes, cored
8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
6 small corn tortillas, heated (see Tip)

1
Heat a medium skillet over high heat until very hot. Add tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise; squeeze to discard seeds. Remove cores and chop the remaining pulp and skin.
2
Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and heat over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lime juice, the chicken and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and scallions. Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
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Tips & Notes.
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Tip: Wrap tortillas in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 plum tomatoes, cored, 8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes 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.

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Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes

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