Grilled Chicken and Corn Tacos with Cilantro Feta Lime Sauce

Grilled Chicken and Corn Tacos with Cilantro Feta Lime Sauce

nataliecooks.com

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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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Blender
  • Microplane
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Spatula
  • Tongs
  • Airtight container
  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet

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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