Soft Tacos With Spicy Chicken Recipe

Name: Soft Tacos With Spicy Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breast halves, skinned; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped; 1 finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup dark beer, preferably Mexican; 12 soft corn tortillas; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 cups salsa

Servings: persons

3 chicken breast halves, skinned
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped
1 finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dark beer, preferably Mexican
12 soft corn tortillas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups salsa

1
Preheat oven to 300u00b0.
2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the bay leaf, oregano, chipotle chiles (or another mildly hot fresh chile, seeded and finely chopped), onion, and vinegar. Allow to marinate for at least an hour or overnight.
3
Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken for about 10 minutes, or until brown. Turn the chicken and cook for another 20 minutes or until tender and cooked through.
4
Splash in 3/4 cup beer, a little at a time. As the chicken cooks, add more beer as needed to keep chicken from drying out. Test for doneness by making an incision with a knife; no pinkness means the chicken is done. (Or test with a meat thermometer; internal temperature should be 170u00b0.) Remove chicken from skillet and allow to cool slightly.
5
When the chicken is nearly done, wrap 6 tortillas at a time in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake in a 300u00b0 oven for about 5 minutes or until warm. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Line a basket with a napkin, and place warmed tortillas in basket.
6
Deglaze the pan with remaining 1/4 cup of beer. Cook for 2 minutes. Pull the chicken off the bone into bite-size strips. Toss with the pan juices and scatter the chopped cilantro over the top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breast halves, skinned, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Soft Tacos With Spicy Chicken 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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Soft Tacos With Spicy Chicken

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