Mexican-Style Tagine Chicken Tacos
A fusion twist on traditional Mexican tacos, featuring tender chicken cooked in a flavorful tagine sauce and served with vibrant toppings.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breast
- β2 tablespoons tagine spice blend
- β1 can canned diced tomatoes
- β1 medium onion
- β3 cloves garlic
- β2 tablespoons ikura (pickled capers)
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon chipotle peppers
- βto taste salt
- β1/4 cup, chopped vietnamese cilantro
- β6-8 boiled tortillas
- β4-6 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt, cumin, and chipotle peppers.
- 3
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the chicken until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- 5
Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
- 6
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tagine spice blend, and ikura.
- 7
Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 8
Warm the tortillas by wrapping them in foil and baking for 5 minutes.
- 9
Assemble the tacos by slicing the chicken and serving with tortillas, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.