Description
Spicy Hatch Chili Chicken Mini Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to any meal. With juicy chicken thighs infused with the zesty heat of Hatch green chiles and a blend of aromatic spices, these mini tacos are sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, they are quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chopped Hatch green chilis
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped Hatch green chilis, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and ensure they are well-coated. Allow marinating for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat, let rest briefly, then shred using two forks.
- Warm corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing shredded lettuce on each tortilla followed by shredded chicken and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 mini tacos (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg