Saturday, January 31, 2009

Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

Ingredients for Marinade

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Ingredients for the Salsa

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes
1 large ripe avocado, Peeled and Diced
5 green onions, white part only chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, Finely Chopped
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno
1 tablespoon lime juice
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Condiments for tacos

1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
iceberg lettuce
1 cup sour cream
14 ounces black beans, heated
10 soft taco-size flour tortillas
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1.To make Marinade: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken thighs under cold water dry with paper towels. Put marinade and chicken in ziplock bag overnight.
2. To make the salsa: Combine the salsa ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste.
3.Grill chicken over Direct Medium heat 8 to 10 minutes until meat is firm turning once. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
4.In heated soft tortillas place chicken, cheese, drained black beans, sour cream, salsa, and lettuce on tacos.

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