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shredded chicken tacos

Shredded Chicken Tacos

Take Taco Tuesday to the next level with shredded chicken tacos. Enjoy homemade tortillas and delicious toppings with this easy recipe. #tacotuesday #tacos
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: tacos
Author: Chrisal

Ingredients

Corn Tortillas

  • 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Masa Harina
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups hot water

Sazon Poached Shredded Chicken

  • 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tbsp of Goya Olive Oil
  • 1 packet of Sazon seasoning

Black Bean Salsa

  • 1 tin of Goya black beans washed and drained
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 1 green chili
  • 1 cup of sweet whole corm kernels
  • 5 small tomatoes cubed and deseeded
  • 6 large Goya black olives
  • 2 shadon beni leaves finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 1 green pepper finely cubed
  • 2 small juicy limes

Instructions

Corn Tortillas

  • Combine Masa Harina with salt
  • Add hot water and combine well until all the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Dough should be firm but springy to the touch. If the dough feels too stiff, add more water to make it more pliable.
  • Knead into a smooth ball then cover with a damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
  • Allow to rest up to one hour.
  • Portion dough into 12 balls then use a tortilla press or a pan with a flat surface to press out tortillas into round shape.
  • Cook in a frying pan for up to 1 minute on each side.
  • Wrap cooked tortillas in a cloth and store in a container or bowl with a lid to allow them to steam and remain soft and pliable.

Sazon Poached Shredded Chicken

  • Clean chicken and pat dry.
  • Add the oil to the chicken, as well as the sazon packet.
  • Ensure it is well coated and then pan sear on medium heat in a frying pan.
  • Flip after 4-5 minutes or until you see caramelization.
  • Sear on the other side and then add 2 cups of hot water.
  • Cover and reduce heat to low. Depending on the thickness of the meat, it can take 25-30 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Shred with two forks and season with salt to taste

Black Bean Salsa

  • Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and squeeze 1 small lime then toss.
  • Let sit for at least 30 minutes, so the flavours can marry then garnish with the remaining lime (cut in quarters) before serving.

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