Mexican food is a big hit in USA. Quesadillas, tacos and Burritos are so popular and make it to the list of fast food. The delicious tacos are easy to make and no one ever seems to get bored of it. The chicken is spiced up with taco seasoning [homemade or store bought], Olive oil and lemon juice. I usually make my taco seasoning at home and you can always follow the recipe which is pretty neat to follow and make.
But you know how they say that if you ever visit Italy, you might not love the Pizza. The reason is simple, its authentic and outside the original place, food acquires the flavors of the places its cooked. So, there are restaurants that serve authentic Mexican food, but otherwise its Americanized Mexican food and that’s exactly what I tried out.
These chicken tacos are warm corn flour tortillas filled with diced marinated chicken, lettuce, chopped onions, jalapenos, white garlic sauce, hot sauce, chopped tomatoes and cheese.
My reason behind trying these tacos was simple. We can only consume Halal Food which makes Chicken from restaurants unconsumable for us, therefore, anything that requires chicken or meat is something that I cook at home. The flavor of the chicken is mainly from the Taco seasoning which can also be used for Fish or Shrimp tacos.
The Tortilla is homemade simply by making a dough of corn flour and water and with the help of Tortilla maker, which was a gift by Mr. Parveez years ago and never used. So, finally I decided to put it use. There is another funny story to this. My mom loves ordering things from Teleshopping. So, years back around end of 90’s she ordered a Roti maker and this tortilla maker reminded me of that, except tortillas are easier and nicer. I believe the wheat flour ends up being very chewy and therefore a regular Indian chapati was a misfit, on the other hand Corn flour comes out great. So, I would suggest you buy one for homemade perfect Tortilla. Nevertheless, if you are always on a run, you can use store bought.
This recipe is great for a nutritious, easy and fast meal, good option for schools, trips, after game meals and endless times when we moms look for a healthy and fast option and something that our kids consume without a fuss. Enjoy!!!
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 Lb Chicken [ Boneless] Thigh or breast
- 1 tbsp Red chili flakes Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp Onion powder Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp Cumin powder Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp Dry Oregano Taco Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Salt Taco Seasoning
- 4 tbsp olive oil For the chicken
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice For the Chicken
- 3 cups Corn flour For the Dough
- 2 tsp Oil For the dough
- 1/4 tsp Salt For the dough
- 1.25 cups Cold water For the dough
- 8 No. Lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Onions chopped
- 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup Jalapenos Optional
- 1/2 cup garlic mayo sauce 1/2 tsp Garlic powder mixed with 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt and 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
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- Marinade the chicken with the ingredients listed with Taco seasoning, Oil and Lemon Juice. Leave it aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat up a skillet and cook the chicken.
- Cook till the chicken is well done.
- Make a dough with Corn flour, salt, Oil and water. Use water as required. Cover and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat the Tortilla maker. Divide the dough in to 8-10 small parts and make rounds balls of the dough. Place one ball in the Tortilla maker. Press and flatten it and cook from both sides.
- Once the Tortilla is made, place a lettuce leaf, and add the garlic-mayo sauce.
- Add the chopped jalapenos, tomato and onion.
- Roughly chop the chicken a little and add the Chicken to the Tortilla.
- Add some shredded cheese and a little extra sauce if needed.
- Wrap up the Tortilla and serve.
