Joanna Gaines Chicken Street Tacos Recipe
Joanna Gaines' approach to cooking is all about simple, yet delicious, food. These Chicken Street Tacos perfectly embody that philosophy.Joanna's recipe emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and simple techniques, making it a breeze to cook even on a busy weeknight.Her signature touch is a blend of warm spices like cumin and chili powder, along with a hint of sweetness from a touch of honey or agave nectar in the marinade.My tip for achieving the most flavorful chicken is to let it sit in the cooking juices after shredding it.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Breasts
- 1 Onion diced
- 2 Jalapeños minced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 cup Cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
- 10 Corn Tortillas
- 1 cup Cotija Cheese crumbled
- 1 cup Pickled Red Onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season them with salt and taco seasoning.
- Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes, then let it cool for about 5 minutes.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken and return it to the baking dish with its juices.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced onion, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Toss everything together to make the salsa.
- Warm up the corn tortillas on a skillet until they’re soft and pliable.
- Keep them warm in a tortilla warmer or covered in a kitchen towel.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with shredded chicken, onion salsa, Cotija cheese, and pickled red onion.
- Serve immediately!