Chicken Tacos with Salsa  

Taco Ingredients 

  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 
  • 2 long red chillies, finely chopped 
  • 3 coriander stalks, finely chopped 
  • 1 tsp finely grated ginger 
  • 1 tsp each cumin and coriander seeds, toasted 
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 
  • Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 
  • 600g marinated skinless chicken thigh fillets, thickly sliced 
  • 12 small soft tortillas, warmed 
  • 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and cut into 1cm-thick slices 
  • Pickled jalapenos, lime cheeks, sriracha, coriander, to serve 

Method 

Place garlic, chilli, coriander stalks, ginger, spices and EVOO into a small food processor and whiz to a coarse paste. Stir through 1 tsp salt flakes and a pinch of ground black pepper. Combine marinade and chicken in a bowl, cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight to marinate. When ready to cook, pan fry or BBQ chicken for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Fill tortillas with chicken, salsa, avocado and extra coriander. Serve with pickled jalapenos, lime cheeks and sriracha.  

Makes 12 tacos 

Salsa Ingredients  

  • 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 
  • 1 jalapeño, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped  
  • 1 garlic clove, grated 
  • ½ medium white onion, very finely chopped 
  • 1 lime 
  • ¼ bunch coriander, finely chopped  
  • Sea salt and freshly milled pepper 

Method 

Place tomatoes, chilli, garlic and onion in a medium bowl. Squeeze over lime juice, toss gently then season to taste.

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