Middle Eastern Fusion Chicken Tacos With Green Onion Relish Recipes

MIDDLE-EASTERN FUSION CHICKEN TACOS WITH GREEN ONION RELISH

Steps:

• taco shells: prepare as per directions on packaging
• marinade: combine green onion, regular onion, chilis (to taste), salt, pepper, and olive oil.
• cut chicken into 1'' wide chicken strips.
• combine chicken and marinade thoroughly; refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
• heat skillet to high. lightly grease with splash olive oil. separate the chicken pieces from the marinade, and fry in the skillet - leave face down to get really good color before turning; cook until white throughout - set aside cooked chicken.
• in the same hot skillet, add in your marinade (liquid and all) - allow liquid to fully cook out; onions will become dark/blackened. *cook well as this was in contact with raw chicken* - set aside; this is your relish.
• in a separate bowl combine parsley (finely chopped), finely chopped tomato, finely chopped onion (to taste), and a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1 tsp olive oil - mix thoroughly and set aside your "herb salad".
• assemble tacos in the following order: chicken, green onion relish, herb salad. no further seasoning or sauces necessary.

BLACK PEPPER AND GINGER CHICKEN TACO WITH RED CURRY-PEANUT SAUCE AND PEANUT RELISH

Steps:

• For Chicken Marinade: Whisk together soy sauce, oil, ginger, garlic and black pepper in a medium shallow baking dish. Add the chicken breast and turn to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Heat a large grill pan over high heat until smoking. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt to taste. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until just cooked through. Let rest 5 minutes, slice each breast on the bias into 6 slices.
• For the Red Curry Peanut Sauce: Heat peanut oil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the curry paste and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, coconut milk and lime juice and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the peanut butter and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For the Peanut Relish: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• To Assemble: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lay tortillas out on a flat surface. Divide both of the cheeses among the tortillas. Top the cheese with 3 slices of the chicken, some of the red onion and cilantro. Fold the tortillas over to form a half moon and brush the tops with peanut oil. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve 2 on a plate, drizzle with the red curry-peanut sauce and sprinkle with peanut relish and cilantro.

QUICK CHICKEN TACOS - WITH SAUCE!

Steps:

• Place Taco Seasoning ingredients in a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the chicken broth and mix to form a loose paste.
• Add chicken, turn to coat.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken for 3 minutes on each side until lightly seared. (Reserve marinade dregs in bowl)
• Remove chicken into a shallow dish.
• Return skillet to stove, reduce to medium. Add remaining chicken broth, tomato paste, sugar and scrape in any marinade left in the bowl. Mix to dissolve, scraping base of pan, and bring to simmer
• Meanwhile, shred chicken with forks, or chop (don't worry if raw inside).
• Return chicken into sauce, toss and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until sauce reduces to a thin syrup consistency (add water if reduces too fast). Adjust salt to taste.
• Transfer chicken and all sauce to serving bowl.

MIDDLE EASTERN-INSPIRED HERB AND GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken with all but 1 teaspoon of the grated garlic (save that teaspoon for the yogurt sauce), the zest and juice of 1 lemon, oil, parsley, mint, thyme, oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the sesame seeds and sumac, if using. Cover and marinate for 15 to 30 minutes at room temperature; you can refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
• Heat grill or broiler. If grilling, cook chicken over high heat until charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes. Flip pieces and continue grilling until just cooked through, another 4 to 7 minutes. If broiling, arrange a rack 3 to 4 inches from flame. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spread chicken out in a single layer. Broil chicken, turning halfway through cooking, until well colored and charred in spots, 4 to 7 minutes per side. Be careful that it doesn't burn.
• While chicken cooks, place yogurt in a small bowl. Stir in the reserved grated garlic and lemon zest and season to taste with salt. Serve the chicken drizzled with olive oil, remaining lemon juice to taste, black pepper, parsley and sesame seeds and sumac, if using, with the yogurt alongside for dipping.

GROUND CHICKEN TACOS WITH CREAMY SLSA

Steps:

• Tacos.
• Saute red peppers and onion in large pan at medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. When tender add garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper and sazon seasoning. Cook for 1 minute. Add Chicken breaking it up so there are no large chunks. Once chicken is cooked sprinkle flour over the top. Stir for a few minutes. Add chicken stock simmer about 5 minutes.
• Creamy Slasa.
• Combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.