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Crispy Poblano Chicken Tacos: A Flavor-Packed Mexican-Inspired Meal


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

  • ๐Ÿ— 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • ๐ŸŒฎ 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 2 poblano peppers, roasted and sliced
  • ๐Ÿง€ 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
  • ๐Ÿง… ยฝ small onion, sliced
  • ๐Ÿง„ 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ๐Ÿซ’ 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ๐Ÿ‹ 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ๐ŸŒฟ 1 tsp cumin
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 1 tsp chili powder
  • ๐Ÿง‚ Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • ๐ŸŒฑ Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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  • ๐Ÿฅ‘ Avocado or sour cream, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Roast the poblano peppers until softened, then slice into strips.
  2. ๐Ÿณ Heat olive oil in a skillet and sautรฉ onion and garlic until fragrant.
  3. ๐Ÿ— Add shredded chicken, poblano peppers, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. ๐ŸŒฎ Fill tortillas with the chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  5. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Cook tacos in a skillet for 2โ€“3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
  6. ๐ŸŒฑ Garnish with cilantro and serve with avocado or sour cream.

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โฑ๏ธ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐Ÿณ Cook Time: 15 minutes
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Yield: 8 tacos
๐Ÿ”ฅ Calories: ~320 per taco