Spiced chicken thighs fill warm corn tortillas, with lime-cabbage slaw and late-September poblano peppers blistered on the side.
- Total time: 35 min
- Servings: 2 servings
- Estimated total cost: $10
- Calories per serving: 570 cal
- Stovetop
Drink pairing: A dry Riesling balances the poblano’s gentle heat and the tangy slaw.
Details
Ingredients
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Boneless skinless chicken thighs12 oz $6.49
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Organic poblano peppers2 medium (about 8 oz) $4.43
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Red onion1/2 medium (about 3 oz) $1.99
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Organic red cabbage4 oz $1.99
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Lime1 (about 2 tablespoons juice) $0.69
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Cilantro1/4 cup chopped $1.19
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Organic garlic2 cloves $2.69
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Small corn tortillas8
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Diamond Crystal kosher salt2 3/4 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Chili powder1 teaspoon
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Dried oregano1/2 teaspoon
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
Instructions
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Slice the 12 oz chicken thighs into bite-size strips and mince 2 garlic cloves. Toss the chicken with:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 minced garlic cloves
Set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
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Stem and seed 2 medium poblano peppers (about 8 oz), then slice them into strips. Thinly slice 1/2 medium red onion (about 3 oz).
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Shred 4 oz red cabbage and chop 1/4 cup cilantro. Toss them together with 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lime and 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt to make the slaw.
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Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the poblano strips and sliced onion with 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered and tender, about 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
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Add 1 teaspoon neutral oil to the skillet. Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 175°F, about 8–10 minutes. Let rest 2 minutes.
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Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning once, about 2 minutes total.
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Fill the tortillas with the chicken and slaw. Plate with the blistered poblanos and onion alongside.
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