Chicken Tinga Tacos With Lime Mayo

Updated at: Thu, 09 May 2024 17:11:13 GMT

Step 1

Before you start cooking, take your chicken out of the fridge, open the packet and let it air

Step 2

Boil half a kettle

Step 3

Add your chicken thighs to a bowl and sprinkle over your ground cumin, ground coriander and a large pinch of salt

Step 4

Give everything a good mix up — this is your spiced chicken

Step 5

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably nonstick with a matching lid) with a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium-high heat

Step 6

Once hot, add the spiced chicken and cook for 3 min on each side, or until browned

Step 7

Meanwhile, combine your chipotle paste (can't handle the heat? Go easy!) and tomato paste in a small bowl - this is your tinga paste

Step 8

Trim, then slice your spring onions finely

Step 9

Wash your gem lettuce then pat it dry with kitchen paper and roughly shred

Step 10

Grate your cheddar cheese

Step 11

Once the chicken has browned, add the tinga paste and the sliced spring onion to the pan

Step 12

Add 150ml boiled water and season with a pinch of salt

Step 13

Cover with a lid and cook for 12-15 min or until the chicken is cooked through (no pink meat!)

Step 14

While the chicken is cooking, combine your mayo with the juice of half of your lime[s] and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl - this is your lime mayo

Step 15

Tip: Roll the lime with your hand on a hard surface (to release more juice) and cut in half

Step 16

Add your tortillas to a plate and pop in the microwave for 20 secs on high or until warmed through

Step 17

Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a clean board and shred it apart, using two forks - this technique is known as pulling

Step 18

Return the pulled chicken to the pan with the sauce and stir it all together - this is your chicken tinga

Step 19

Slice the remaining lime into wedges

Step 20

Divide the shredded lettuce, chicken tinga, grated cheese and lime mayo evenly between the warmed tortillas - these are your chicken tinga tacos

Step 21

Garnish with a lime wedge

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