Sonoran Chicken Tomatillo Tacos

Prep 25 min
Cook 35 min
Difficulty Moderate
Region Sonora
Servings 4
Recipe Sonoran Chicken Tomatillo Tacos
BurritosChicken

Protein-packed tacos with marinated and grilled chicken breast with tomatillo and avocado sauce garnished with pickled root veggies and slaw.

Ingredients


Pickled Root Vegetable
  • 110g radish, thinly sliced
  • 30g carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup agave syrup
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1tbsp oregano
  • Salt to taste
Verde Sauce/Marinade
  • 8 cups vegetable stock
  • 450g tomatillos, husks removed and rinsed
  • ½ medium onion, cut in half
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded to preference
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded slaw mix
  • ¼ cup orange juice
Chicken Taco
  • 8 Guerrero® Homestyle Burritos
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 900g chicken breast
  • ½ cup verde sauce/marinade
  • Coriander
  • Feta cheese

Method


Pickled Root Vegetables

1.  Add water, apple cider vinegar and agave syrup to a small saucepan and bring to a low boil. Turn off the heat, add radish, carrots, and aromatics and let steep for 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight jar to keep until using.

Verde Sauce/Marinade

1.  Add stock, tomatillos, onion, jalapeño, and garlic to large saucepan. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes.

2.  After boiled, strain the liquid, reserving 1 cup.

3.  Move ingredients to a blender and add ½ cup of reserved stock and avocado. Blend, adding additional stock if needed for a creamy sauce. Salt to taste. Set aside.

Grilled Chicken

1.  Once the sauce has chilled slightly, remove ½ cup. In a separate bowl or zip lock bag, add the ½ cup of sauce and chicken breast. Seal and let marinade for at least 20 minutes.

Citrus Slaw

1.  Combine slaw mix with orange juice in a small bowl. Cover and keep in fridge until ready to use.

Assemble

1.  Place a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Remove chicken from marinade, season with salt and pepper then add to hot pan. Let cook untouched for 6 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for an additional 6-8 minutes. Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of chicken. Once cooked, remove and let rest for 5 minutes.

2.  Warm your tortillas according to pack instructions.

3.  To each taco, add ¼ cup slaw, about ½ a chicken breast, 2 tbsp of verde sauce, and pickled radishes and carrots to taste. Garnish with feta cheese and fresh coriander. Serve with additional verde sauce.

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