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Pull apart chicken tacos
Restaurant-style pull apart chicken tacos at home, broken down into steps that actually work the first time.
Prep36 min
Cook25 min
Total1 h 01
Serves4
Ingredients
- 1 boneless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning — 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning — 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning — 1 cup water
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning — 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning — 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the taco sauce — 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- For the taco sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
- For the taco sauce — Salt to taste
- For the taco sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- For the taco sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
- For the taco sauce — 2-3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning — 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning — 2-3 tbsp water ( to thin the sauce )
- For the salsa — 1 yellow onion, diced
- For the salsa — 2 tomatoes, seeded and dicee
- For the salsa — 1 tbsp lime juice
- For the salsa — Salt to taste
- For the salsa — 1 tsp cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, minced garlic. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, cumin, salt. Add Tomato paste , lime juice and water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, then return it to the pan.
- Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Turn off the heat, add chopped coriander. Set aside
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt.Gradually add water until the sauce reaches a drizzleable consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- In a bowl, combine diced onion and tomatoes.Add lime juice, salt, and chopped parsley.Mix gently and set aside to let flavors meld.
- Heat a pan with a small amount of oil over medium heat. Lightly fry the mini tortillas until warm and slightly golden on both sides.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese onto each tortilla while still hot. Add a generous spoon of pull apart chicken.
- Drizzle with taco sauce and top with fresh salsa. Serve immediately.
Tip: Let the meat rest a few minutes before slicing; it keeps the juices where they belong.
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