Pulled Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
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4.9
Pulled Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa
Description
Pulled Chicken Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa feature chicken breasts cooked until tender then shredded and pan-fried with Cajun seasoning and barbecue sauce, creating a savory and lightly spicy filling. The tomatillo salsa, blended from pickled green tomatoes, jalapeños, and white onion, provides a bright, tart complement to the richness of the chicken. Garnishing with fried onions adds a crisp element that contrasts with the soft tortillas and juicy chicken. This dish assembles quickly once the chicken is cooked, making it suitable for a satisfying weekday meal or casual entertaining.
The salsa offers a chunky texture that pairs well with the shredded chicken's tenderness, balancing smoky, spicy, and acidic notes. The use of pickled ingredients intensifies the flavor complexity without extra cooking. Toasting or warming tortillas before assembly enhances their pliability and flavor.
Serve with fresh lime wedges or a side of beans to complete the meal. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated and reheated gently to preserve moisture. If desired, you can adjust heat levels by varying the amount of jalapeños or Cajun seasoning.
Ingredients
Pulled chicken:
- 200 g chicken breast
- 50 g barbecue sauce
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 15 ml neutral oil
Tomatillo Salsa:
- 200 g green tomato pickled
- 1/2 white onion
- 50 g jalapeños pickled
- 30 ml sour cream
- 20 g fried onion
- 3 tortillas
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, sear on both sides in a frying pan over a high heat, then cook in a preheated oven in a foil-covered pan for 25-30 minutes at 180°C (356° F).
- For the salsa, add the pickled green tomatoes, diced onion, and jalapenos to a blender and process intermittently until you get a chunky sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, shred it, and fry in a pan over a high heat with a drizzle of neutral oil. Add the Cajun seasoning and the BBQ sauce and leave for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve on the tortillas with tomatillo salsa and fried onions.
Notes
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4.9
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