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Photo: Greg DuPreeThis recipe proves that having a jar of salsa verde on hand is a game changer. Salsa verde, meaning "green sauce" in Spanish, is usually made with tomatillos, cilantro, and green chiles. After searing the chicken thighs, simmer them in the tangy, mild sauce until they are fork-tender. For the tortillas, you can wrap a stack in foil and heat them in the oven, or char them over a medium-low flame on a gas stove, flipping them with tongs until they have crispy spots. Top the tacos with finely chopped onion, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese. Feta is also a great substitute, or you can add a dollop of sour cream.
Ingredients
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1 1/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1/4 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil
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16 oz salsa verde
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12 corn tortillas
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1 avocado, sliced
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 oz crumbled cotija cheese
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Lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
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Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Pour in salsa verde, lower the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and cook, stirring occasionally and flipping the chicken halfway through, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of a chicken thigh reaches 165°F, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Transfer the chicken to a large bowl and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and toss it in the salsa verde until well-coated.
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Heat the tortillas in the microwave, over a gas flame, or in a dry skillet. Fill the tortillas with the shredded chicken, avocado, onion, cilantro, and cheese. Serve with lime wedges on the side, if preferred.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 637 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 50g | Carbs |
| 44g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 637 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium 1246mg | 54% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 39% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin C 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium 221mg | 17% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 1131mg | 24% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
