Street-Food Firecracker Chicken Tacos

Allergens

This recipe contains chicken, eggs, wheat, and soybeans. It may contain trace amounts of other allergens. Please check ingredient labels for any potential allergens.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup all
• purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 small red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Firecracker Chicken Sauce (see recipe below) Firecracker Chicken Sauce:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour to coat evenly.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the coated chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
3. To prepare the Firecracker Chicken Sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
4. Warm the corn tortillas on a grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds per side. Keep warm by wrapping in a clean kitchen towel.
5. To assemble the tacos, spread a dollop of Firecracker Chicken Sauce on each tortilla, top with sliced chicken, red cabbage, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and a lime wedge.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy this copycat street food sensation!

Chef’s Insight

The key to achieving restaurant-quality flavors is to balance the bold, spicy sauce with fresh ingredients like avocado and tomatoes.

Notes

This recipe captures the essence of a lively food market in Mexico with its rich flavors and bold presentation. The Firecracker Chicken Sauce adds a spicy kick that sets it apart from traditional recipes.