Fireball Street Tacos

Fireball Street Tacos

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Time: Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15-20 minutes Total: 30-40 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Advanced
Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts 12 small corn tortillas 1 cup Fireball Street Taco Sauce (see instructions) 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fireball Street Taco Sauce by whisking together 1/2 cup of your favorite hot sauce, 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and a pinch of garlic powder in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Grill or pan sear the chicken until cooked through, approximately 6 7 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave for 20 seconds.
  4. Assemble the tacos by layering sliced chicken, Fireball Street Taco Sauce, shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, and diced red onion in each tortilla.
  5. Serve with lime wedges on the side for added zest.

Chef’s Insight

The balance of heat from the sauce and sweetness from the honey makes these tacos truly unique.

Notes

Can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free corn tortillas.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by the bustling food truck scene, these tacos bring a fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with a spicy kick.