Marinated Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE MARINADE

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon roasted garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

FOR THE TACOS

  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into bite sizes pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted corn frozen and cooked or freshly grilled
  • 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes quartered
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced with white and green parts separated
  • 6 soft flour tortillas
  • 6 ounces queso fresco
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add all marinade ingredients to a large resealable bag. Add chicken breast pieces, close tightly, and shake vigorously to coat. Refrigerate 3 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring, until pieces are fully cooked and crispy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, and sugar. Add corn, tomato, white parts of scallions, and corn.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat and add tortillas one at a time. Cook about 1 minute until charred in spots, flip. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Assemble tacos by placing a tortilla on a place and topping with chicken, corn salsa, queso fresco, and remaining green parts of scallions. Serve with a lime wedge.

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