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Mexican Tacos Chicken Pulled Chicken Family Together Weekend dinner No-nonsense

Tacos are the perfect dish to make and share together. You generously season the chicken, sear it until crispy in a good frying pan and then pull it apart into that delicious, juicy pulled chicken. With fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro and a squeeze of lime you put a dish on the table that will make everyone happy.

This recipe works for a weeknight, but it's also perfect for a cozy weekend with friends. Put everything in bowls on the table and let everyone assemble their own taco. That's real enjoyment.

x_ckl_recipe_markerHomemade Mexican Tacos with Pulled Chicken Make the tastiest Mexican tacos with pulled chicken you've ever tried at home. Crispy seared chicken, well seasoned and served with the best toppings. How to make homemade Mexican tacos with pulled chicken? Main course Mexican 4 servings 15 min 55 min

Mix the smoked paprika powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Rub the chicken breasts or thighs all over with this spice mix.
Heat a splash of oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until a nice brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the same pan for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the tomato paste, can of chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir everything well.
Return the seared chicken to the pan. Turn the heat down, put a lid on the pan and let the chicken simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pan and pull it apart with two forks into shreds. Stir the pulled chicken back into the sauce and mix well. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper or chili.
Warm the tortilla wraps briefly in a dry frying pan, 30 seconds per side. Place them on a plate and divide the pulled chicken over them.
Garnish with slices of avocado, red onion, grated cheddar, sour cream, fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Mexican Tacos Chicken Pulled Chicken Family Together Weekend dinner No-nonsense 4 chicken breasts or thighs (approx. 700 g) 2 tsp smoked paprika powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp chili powder Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g) 100 ml chicken broth 8 small tortilla wraps 1 avocado, sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 80 g grated cheddar 4 tbsp sour cream Fresh cilantro, to taste 1 lime, in wedges Frying pan with lid Two forks (for pulling) Cutting board Chef's knife Mixing bowl Wooden spoon or spatula Frying Pan frying-pan Sauce pan saucepan Chopping Board chopping-board Forks forks Beka Frying pan Cicla stainless steel Ø 28 cm – suitable for all heat sources – without non-stick coating Beka Koekenpan Beka Frying pan Energy R Ø 20 cm – suitable for all heat sources – ceramic non-stick coating Beka Koekenpan De Buyer Frying pan Mineral B Pro - ø 32 cm - without non-stick coating De Buyer ["Koekenpan"] Chicken stew with autumn vegetables foodies-kipstoof-met-herfstgroente Satay with peanut sauce and rice foodies-sate-met-pindasaus-en-rijst Creamy tomato and bell pepper soup foodies-romige-tomaten-paprikasoep-2 Lentekleurige quiche met zalm en asperges foodies-lentekleurige-quiche-met-zalm-en-asperges

Recipe

Homemade Mexican Tacos with Pulled Chicken

Make the tastiest Mexican tacos with pulled chicken you've ever tried at home. Crispy seared chicken, well seasoned and served with the best toppings.

Course	Main course
Kitchen	Mexican
Servings	4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time	15 min
Total	55 min

Equipment

Frying pan with lid
Two forks (for pulling)
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Mixing bowl
Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts or thighs (approx. 700 g)
2 tsp smoked paprika powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chili powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil or sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g)
100 ml chicken broth
8 small tortilla wraps
1 avocado, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
80 g grated cheddar
4 tbsp sour cream
Fresh cilantro, to taste
1 lime, in wedges

How to make homemade Mexican tacos with pulled chicken?

Mix the smoked paprika powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Rub the chicken breasts or thighs all over with this spice mix.
Heat a splash of oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until a nice brown crust forms. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the chopped onion and garlic in the same pan for about 2 minutes until softened. Add the tomato paste, can of chopped tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir everything well.
Return the seared chicken to the pan. Turn the heat down, put a lid on the pan and let the chicken simmer gently for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken from the pan and pull it apart with two forks into shreds. Stir the pulled chicken back into the sauce and mix well. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper or chili.
Warm the tortilla wraps briefly in a dry frying pan, 30 seconds per side. Place them on a plate and divide the pulled chicken over them.
Garnish with slices of avocado, red onion, grated cheddar, sour cream, fresh cilantro and a generous squeeze of lime. Serve immediately and enjoy.

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A good frying pan really makes a difference with this recipe. You need a pan that sears the chicken well without sticking and that also lets the sauce simmer evenly afterwards. A sturdy stainless steel frying pan with a thick base distributes the heat perfectly and will last for years. Buy smart, enjoy it for years.

Put all the toppings in small bowls on the table and let everyone build their own taco. More avocado here, extra chili there. That way dinner becomes a party straight away. Check out our frying pans and choose the pan that suits your kitchen.

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