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Loaded Grilled Chicken Tacos

Loaded Grilled Chicken Tacos

By Dennis The Prescott

4.8

Don’t just taco ‘bout wood-fired flavor, be about it. Dennis the Prescott’s chicken taco recipe does just that. Grilled chicken gets topped with spiked sour cream, fresh pico and homemade guacamole for a taco night done right.

Tiempo de preparación

10 Minutos

Tiempo de cocción

30 Minutos

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredientes

Grilled Chicken
  • 2 Pound
  • pechuga de pollo deshuesada y sin piel
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • Aceite de Oliva
  • 2 Teaspoon
  • chili en polvo
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • Pimentón Ahumado
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
  • comino molido
  • 1/4 Teaspoon
  • pimienta cayena molida
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoon
  • sal kosher
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • pimienta negra recién triturada
Pico De Gallo
  • 1 1/2 Pound
  • tomates pera, cortados en dados
  • 1 Medium
  • cebolla morada, en cubos
  • 1/2 Cup
  • cilantro, picado
  • 1
  • lima, exprimida
  • sal kosher
Guacamole
  • 2 Whole
  • aguacates
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • jugo de lima recién exprimido
  • 1/4 Cup
  • cebolla morada cortada en dados pequeños
  • 2 Tablespoon
  • hojas de cilantro finamente picadas
  • sal kosher
Spiked Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup
  • crema agria
  • 1 Teaspoon
  • chili en polvo
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • jugo de lima recién exprimido
  • Pinch
  • sal kosher
Toppings
  • 12
  • tortillas de harina
  • 1
  • lima, cortada en gajos
  • 1
  • jalapeño, rebanado en aros
  • Handful
  • cilantro fresco
  • Salsa Picante
Unidades de medida:
Loaded Grilled Chicken Tacos with Dennis Prescott thumbnail

Loaded Grilled Chicken Tacos with Dennis Prescott

Pasos

  • Step 1

    For the Marinade: Combine the chicken breasts, olive oil, spices, zest, salt, and pepper in freezer bag and give everything a good mix. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

    Ingredientes
    • 2 Pound pechuga de pollo deshuesada y sin piel

    • 2 Tablespoon Aceite de Oliva

    • 2 Teaspoon chili en polvo

    • 1 Teaspoon Pimentón Ahumado

    • 1/2 Teaspoon comino molido

    • 1/4 Teaspoon pimienta cayena molida

    • 1 1/2 Teaspoon sal kosher

    • 1 Teaspoon pimienta negra recién triturada

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  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill and cook, lid closed, for 25 to 30 minutes, until crispy, golden, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

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  • Step 4

    While the chicken is on the grill, prepare the pico, guacamole, and spiked sour cream.

  • Step 5

    For the Pico: Combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and juice of 1 lime in a small bowl and mix well. Season to taste and set aside.

    Ingredientes
    • 1 1/2 Pound tomates pera, cortados en dados

    • 1 Medium cebolla morada, en cubos

    • 1/2 Cup cilantro, picado

    • 1  lima, exprimida

    •  sal kosher

  • Step 6

    For the Guacamole: Peel and carefully remove the pit from the avocados. Smash the avocado in a bowl with the lime juice until smooth, leaving a few chunks for texture. Next add the red onion, cilantro and give everything a good mix. Season to taste.

    Ingredientes
    • 2 Whole aguacates

    • 1 Tablespoon jugo de lima recién exprimido

    • 1/4 Cup cebolla morada cortada en dados pequeños

    • 2 Tablespoon hojas de cilantro finamente picadas

    •  sal kosher

  • Step 7

    For the Spiked Sour Cream: Combine all the spiked sour cream ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.

    Ingredientes
    • 1/2 Cup crema agria

    • 1 Teaspoon chili en polvo

    • 1 Tablespoon jugo de lima recién exprimido

    • Pinch sal kosher

  • Step 8

    Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.

    Loaded Grilled Chicken Tacos with Dennis Prescott Step 8Play Video
  • Step 9

    Divide the sliced grilled chicken on warm tortillas, then hit each with fresh pico, guacamole, and a dollop of spiked-sour cream. Top each taco with sliced jalapeño and fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges and hot sauce. Enjoy!

    Ingredientes
    • 12  tortillas de harina

    • 1  lima, cortada en gajos

    • 1  jalapeño, rebanado en aros

    • Handful cilantro fresco

    •  Salsa Picante

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