Pulled Chicken Tacos
Delicious pulled chicken tacos with seasoned chicken, bell peppers, and onions, simmered in a flavorful sauce and served on corn tortillas with cheese and fresh coriander.
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Nutrition Facts
EstimatedPer serving
Calories
235 cal
Protein
20 g
Carbs
18 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
3 g
Zest Score
A delicious crowd-pleaser, but expect a 1-hour marinate and some tedious assembly-line taco frying.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 red onion (for the filling)
- 3 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp ground paprika
- 2 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 10-12 corn tortillas
- grated cheese (mild cheddar or cheese of choice)
- fresh coriander (for garnish)
- diced red onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Marinate chicken, peppers and onions with all the seasonings listed above and some oil. Set aside for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2
Pan fry chicken in a little oil, then shred using a fork or a mixer. Set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add the peppers and onions and sauté for a few minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes, the shredded chicken and the water. Mix well.
- 5
Allow to simmer on low heat for approx 25 mins or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Take off the heat.
25 min - 6
Dip the corn tortilla in the sauce, then pan fry in a little oil with cheese, pulled chicken mixture, red onion and coriander. Cook both sides until golden.
Community Notes
From 18 comments
Tip from a high-liked comment suggests to 'go heavy on the spices people! Especially the salt,' which contradicts the recipe note about reducing salt. However, since the creator explicitly adjusted the recipe to reduce salt due to too much in the video, this comment is likely a matter of individual taste rather than a correction to the recipe.
Tips
- Make the avocado and mango salad to go alongside it as a perfect summer dinner pairing.
The comments are overwhelmingly positive, with multiple users reporting the tacos were delicious and a hit. Some users tagged friends to share the recipe. One high-liked comment recommends going heavy on spices and salt, though this conflicts with the creator's note about reducing salt. There are a few neutral questions about tortilla size and salt quantity, but no negative feedback.