Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken Tacos
Smoky chile-lime chicken thighs fill warm corn tortillas with a juicy charred-corn and heirloom-tomato salsa that showcases Washington’s August produce.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs1 pound $6.49
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Bi-color Corn2 ears $0.79
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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes8 ounces $4.43
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Green Jalapeno Pepper1/2 pepper $2.99
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Red Onion1/4 small onion $1.99
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Cilantro Bunch1/4 cup chopped cilantro $1.19
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Lime2 limes $0.69
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Corn tortillas8 small tortillas
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Garlic1 clove
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Chili powder1 teaspoon
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Smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F, and clean the grates.
- Dice 8 ounces Organic Heirloom Tomatoes, finely chop 1/4 small Red Onion and 1/2 Green Jalapeno Pepper, and combine them with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, the juice of 1 lime, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to make the salsa.
- Pat 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs dry, then coat with 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rest for 10 minutes, then grill for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the thickest pieces reach 165°F; transfer to a board and tent loosely.
- Brush 2 ears Bi-color Corn with 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and charred; cut off the kernels and fold them into the prepared salsa while the grilled chicken rests.
- Grill 8 small corn tortillas for about 20 seconds per side, just until warm and pliable.
- Slice the grilled 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs across the grain. Plate two portions with four filled tortillas each, spoon over the prepared corn salsa, and garnish both portions with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $13–$17 for 2 servings
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams protein, 60 grams carbohydrates, and 25 grams fat.
Drink pairing: A chilled Sauvignon Blanc has enough citrus and acidity for the smoky chicken, sweet corn, and jalapeño.