Mini Chicken Tacos with Spicy Papaya Salsa

INGREDIENTS:
2 Elmira Poultry "Quality First" Chicken Breasts
  • ½ small chipotle chili, soaked in hot water
  • ½ tsp cumin, seed
  • 2 Tbsp fresh coriander
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • Vegetable oil, to sear chicken
  • 2 x 8” flour or corn tortillas

Spicy Papaya Salsa:

  • 1 small ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsp fresh jalapeno, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt

Garnish:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Sour Cream
  • Diced avocado

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 375F. Rub chicken with chipotle chili, cumin seed, coriander and salt and pepper.

Heat vegetable oil over high heat in a skillet. Sear chicken for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Remove pan from heat and transfer chicken to a roasting pan. Finish cooking chicken in oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Cool chicken, Dice into small chunks and reserve.

Papaya Salsa:

Combine ingredients in a medium bowl. If a thicker sauce is desired, pulse half of mixture in blender until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to use. Adjust seasoning before serving.

To Assemble:

Cut 4 - 2 ½ “ circles from each tortilla with a round cookie cutter. Fold them over to create a half moon shape and then lay them side by side in a small loaf pan so they hold their shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until crisp and golden. Cool and fill with chicken and toppings.

 
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