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Chicken Tacos

Tortillas with chicken, paprika and cumin, fresh tomato and onion salsa, sour cream and cheese.

Time
25 min
Serving
729 kcal
Ingredients
≈ $2.47
Protein
38 g
Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

1
  1. 1 Wheat tortillaspack 240 g ≈ $2.50 80 g
  2. 2 Chicken thighspack 900 g ≈ $3.99 140 g
  3. 3 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 80 g
  4. 4 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 30 g
  5. 5 Cilantropack 50 g ≈ $1.20 5 g
  6. 6 Lemon≈ $4.70 per kg 10 g
  7. 7 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 30 g
  8. 8 Hard cheesepack 200 g ≈ $2.70 20 g
  9. 9 Paprika 1 g
  10. 10 Cumin to taste
  11. 11 Chili flakes to taste
  12. 12 Sunflower oil 8 ml
  13. 13 Salt 2 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

  1. Cut the chicken2 into small pieces, coat with paprika, cumin, chili and salt, and heat a skillet with oil over medium heat.

  2. Cook the chicken2 for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through inside (the juices run clear and there is no pink inside).

  3. Make the salsa: dice the tomato3 and onion4, chop the cilantro5, squeeze in the lemon6 juice, season with salt to taste, stir and let stand for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1–2 minutes each, until lightly crisp and steaming.

  5. Assemble the tacos: fill each tortilla with chicken2, add salsa, sour7 cream and grated cheese, and fold gently.

  6. Serve at once, with extra sour7 cream if desired.

Tips

Why it works
Cook chicken to 74°C to kill bacteria without drying it out; use a meat thermometer if unsure.
Substitutions
Replace sour cream with 30g plain yogurt or swap paprika for 0.5g smoked paprika for depth.
Common mistakes
Overcooked chicken turns dry and pale; check with a knife. Juices should run clear.
Storing and reheating
Eat fresh or store salsa and chicken separately for 2 days; reheat chicken in a pan for 2 minutes.
Serve with
Pair with a cold beer or lime wedges for a casual weeknight dinner.

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