Pibil Chicken Tacos
A traditional Mexican dish from the Yucatan region, featuring marinated chicken cooked in a smoky pibil sauce, served with fresh tacos and your choice of toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastsboneless, skinless
- ●1/2 cup pibil saucesee below for recipe
- ●2 tablespoons light oilfor brushing chicken
- ●2 norteno chiliesdried, stemmed, and seeded
- ●1 medium oniondiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1/2 teaspoon paprikaground
- ●1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●8-10 tortillascorn, for tacos
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 2
In a blender or food processor, combine pibil sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together cumin, paprika, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
- 4
Add the chicken to the bowl and toss to coat with the spice mixture.
- 5
Brush the grill with light oil to prevent sticking.
- 6
Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- 7
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 8
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- 9
Assemble the tacos by slicing the chicken and adding it to a tortilla, followed by your choice of toppings.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!