Smoky Citrus-Chile Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

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Chicken

• 1-1.5 lb (500-750 g) boneless chicken thigh fillets
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Marinade

• 4 tbsp orange juice
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
• 1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle or ancho chile powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• Black pepper

For the tacos

• Tortillas or taco shells
• Pico de gallo (fresh tomato salsa)
• Sour cream
• Avocado
• Fresh coriander/cilantro
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the marinade ingredients in a zip-top bag, add the chicken and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.

   
2. 2

   Lift the chicken out and discard the leftover marinade.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (or preheat a barbecue to medium-high). Cook the chicken for 4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden brown.

   
5. 4

   Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.

6. 5

   Slice into strips and serve in tortillas with your chosen fillings.