Grilled Chicken Tortillas with Spicy Guacamole - Zimmy's Nook (2024)

Grilled Chicken Tortillas with Spicy Guacamole! Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a flavourful blend of soy sauce, honey, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Pair them with homemade zesty guacamole featuring roasted jalapeños and garlic for an extra kick.

Wrapped in warm tortillas, these mouthwatering tacos are sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or weeknight dinner.

Fresh, light, delicious and above all open to any combination of fixings you care to add to the platter.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighsboneless/skinless

Chicken Marinade

• Soy sauce
• Honey
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Cilantro
• Lime
• Ground pepper
• Red pepper flakes

Spicy Guacamole

• Jalapeño
• Garlic cloves
• Avocados
• Lime
• Sweet onion
• Salt
• Olive oil
• Cilantro leaves

Instructions

Marinade the Chicken

Mix all the marinade ingredients into a bowl. Place the chicken into a resealable bag, then pour the marinade over, then seal and shake well to combine.

Refrigerate chicken in the marinade for at least 2 hours.

If using wooden skewers soak in water for 30-60 minutes.

While the chicken is marinating, roast the garlic & grill the jalapeño for the guacamole

Roast the Garlic

Slice off the very top of the garlic head. Drizzle with a splash of olive oil and wrap in foil. Place on a sheet tray and bake until tender when pierced with a knife and is fragrant, 40-50 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Extra garlic can be spread on toast or sandwiches.

Char the Jalapeño

Char the jalapeño directly on a grill, gas stove burner or roasted in the oven. Once charred remove the jalapeño, place in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a plate. Let steam for about 5 minutes. Using a paper towel wipe off charred skin, slice in half, remove seeds and finely dice.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Spicy Guacamole

Place all ingredients into amolcajete(or bowl & fork) and mix to desired consistency.

Grill the Chicken Skewers

Thread the chicken pieces on skewers (3-4 pieces/skewers).

Place the skewers on the grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until chicken is slightly charred and cooked through.

For Serving

Remove to platter and serve with grilled tortillas, guacamole and your favourite fixings.

Suggested fixings:sour cream, chopped peppers, cherry tomatoes (halved), cucumber slices, chilies, chopped lettuce & purple cabbage, cilantro, and tortilla chips… grilled corn optional but suggested!

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