Crispy Cider Braised White Chili Chicken Tacos Recipe

Weeknight Cider-Braised White Chilli Chicken Tacos. Simmered with hard cider (or your favourite beer), salsa verde, and spicy sauce. Mix cheese, pack firm tortillas, bake. Crusty chicken tacos are spicy, saucy, and cheesy. Adding whipped honey garlic avocado crema. Easy to prepare and great. Great crunchy taco everyone will enjoy! 

Ingredient

– 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 1 yellow onion, chopped – 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs can also do a mix – 2 cloves garlic, chopped – 1 tablespoon chili powder – 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder – 1 teaspoon smoked paprika – 1 teaspoon sea salt – 1 can (4 ounce) diced green chilies – 1 can or bottle (12 ounce) cider or beer – 1/2 cup salsa verde – 1/4 cup hot sauce – 12 hard shell tacos – 2 cups shredded cheddar/pepper jack cheese SALTED LIME AVOCADO CREMA – 2 ripe avocados, chopped – 2 teaspoons honey – 1 clove garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder – 2 tablespoons lime juice – Sea salt (to taste)

Burst

1

Preheat oven to 425. Add olive oil, onion, and chicken to a large skillet with sides and simmer for 5 minutes until aromatic. 

Wavy Line

Instruction

Burst

2

Mix in garlic, chilli powder, chipotle chilli powder, paprika, and a touch of salt and pepper. Pour cider/beer over. Simmer partially covered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes to cook the chicken. 

Wavy Line
Burst

3

Add green chilies, salsa verde, and spicy sauce. Take the chicken from the heat and shred it with two forks. Arrange taco shells in a 9x13 inch baking dish. 

Wavy Line
Burst

4

Transfer to oven and bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top of chicken tacos. Bake until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp, 10 minutes. 

Wavy Line
Burst

5

Meanwhile, create Salted Lime Avocado Crema. Blend all items until smooth and creamy. Sprinkle salt. 

Wavy Line
Burst

6

Toppings for tacos include avocado, lettuce, green onion, crumbled feta, limes, and other desired ingredients. 

Wavy Line

also see

also see

Crockpot Chipotle Pot Roast Tacos Recipe