Grilled Chicken and Corn Tacos with Cilantro Feta Lime Sauce | Natalie Cooks

Grilled Chicken and Corn Tacos with Cilantro Feta Lime Sauce | Natalie Cooks

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This may be your new favorite summer taco! Chicken thighs get rubbed with spices and tomato paste to create a super flavorful seasoning/crust for grilling. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼-½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs*
  • 2 ears corn, shucked ((about 2 cups corn kernels))
  • 1 bunch scallions, green parts thinly sliced ((about 1/2 cup), divided (save white parts for breakfast bowl))
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ jalapeno, seeds removed, chopped (optional)
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped (optional)
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 4-8 corn or flour tortillas
  • Pickled red onions (see recipe)
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • ½ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese***
  • ½ jalapeno, seeds removed (optional)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds + more for topping
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • **Double this sauce to use on Breakfast Bowls!
  • ***To make vegan, skip the feta and use ½ cup total sunflower seeds + ¼ tsp more kosher salt + 3-4 more tbsp water. Blend until smooth, adding water as needed.

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