Pollo Lucas Tacos - Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Pollo Lucas Tacos - Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I like to use chicken tenders) or 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I like to use chicken tenders); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon dried whole Mexican oregano, rubbed to a powder; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lucas Spice; 1 tablespoon ground guajillo chile; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; To Serve; refried beans; fresh corn tortilla, warmed; guacamole; pico de gallo

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I like to use chicken tenders) or 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I like to use chicken tenders)
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried whole Mexican oregano, rubbed to a powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lucas Spice
1 tablespoon ground guajillo chile
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
To Serve
refried beans
fresh corn tortilla, warmed
guacamole
pico de gallo

1
In a nonreactive bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice, salt, oregano, garlic, and oil; mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
2
To make the Lucas spice: Stir together the ground chile, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
3
Half an hour before cooking, clean the grill thoroughly with a brush and wipe it down with an oil-dampened rag. Preheat the grill on high. Grill the chicken on both sides and then dust lightly with the spice mix. Grill 2 minutes more on each side.
4
Remove to a platter. Cut into thin strips or dice.
5
To serve, smear some beans inside a tortilla. Stud with the chicken and top with a small amount of guacamole and pico de gallo.
6
Note: The chicken may be roasted instead of grilled.

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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: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I like to use chicken tenders) or 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (I like to use chicken tenders), 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried whole Mexican oregano, rubbed to a powder, and more.

Yes, Pollo Lucas Tacos - 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.

Pollo Lucas Tacos - Chicken Tacos

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