Weekday Chicken Tacos Recipe

Name: Weekday Chicken Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For th achiote powder:; 2 teaspoons coriander seed; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 12 cloves; 5 tablespoons annatto seed; For the tacos:; 1 orange; 3 tablespoons achiote powder (above); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; Corn tortillas; Avocado, for serving; Cilantro, for serving; Cheese of your choice (cotija, Monterey jack...)

Servings: persons

For th achiote powder:
2 teaspoons coriander seed
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon allspice
12 cloves
5 tablespoons annatto seed
For the tacos:
1 orange
3 tablespoons achiote powder (above)
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Corn tortillas
Avocado, for serving
Cilantro, for serving
Cheese of your choice (cotija, Monterey jack...)

1
Toast all achiote ingredients except annatto seeds in a dry skillet just until fragrant. Let cool, then grind with annatto in coffee grinder.
2
Zest and juice the orange. Mix well with the achiote powder and garlic and toss chicken to coat. Marinate at least 6 hours or overnight. Light grill to medium heat and bring chicken to room temperature. Drizzle chicken with a bit of oil and season with salt. Grill chicken until well browned and cooked through.
3
Chop chicken and serve on corn tortillas with avocado, cilantro, cheese, and pickled onions.*
4
* Another thing we always have on hand is pickled onions. Heat equal amounts of cider or sherry vinegar and water, add a splash of sugar, hefty pinch of salt, and several coriander seeds. Add a sliced red onion, heat to a simmer, then let cool. Store in the fridge and eat on salads, sandwiches, tacos.....

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For th achiote powder:, 2 teaspoons coriander seed, 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 2 teaspoons cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Weekday 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.

Weekday Chicken Tacos

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