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Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce

February 23, 2016 by lauren.kelly 21 Comments

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Quick, easy and bursting with flavor, Thai Chicken Tacos are ready in less than 30 minutes with the help of either leftover chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken. Topped with a crisp asian slaw and spicy peanut sauce, Taco Tuesday will never be the same again.

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox

Hi everyone! I’m Kellie from The Suburban Soapbox and I’m filling in today for Lauren as she recuperates….and is hopefully relaxing on her sofa binge-watching Netflix with a bucket of bonbons . Lauren and I haven’t met in person even though we don’t live too far away from each other but when I heard about her illness I was happy to help out. I’m an “eat everything in moderation” fan so I do try to keep a few healthy recipes at the ready for quick and easy dinners. And adding little shortcuts like cooking extra chicken on a Sunday night to use later in the week always saves the day.

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox

These Thai Chicken Tacos make a regular appearance at my house, even if I don’t have extra chicken lying around. You could easily grab a supermarket rotisserie chicken and make this meal just as quickly. The easy Asian Slaw is fresh and crisp….it literally comes together in just a couple minutes. And the Spicy Peanut Sauce, also ready in a flash, is great on absolutely everything. I put it on pizza, salads, flatbread…you name it. Save the leftovers because you’re going to want it on all the things.

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox

I lightly toast corn tortillas over the flame on my gas range but you can toast them under the broiler or in a non-stick skillet. The toasting process softens up the tortilla so it doesn’t crack and fall apart. And if you really plan ahead, you could easily cook the chicken during your weekly meal prep with the sauce and save it for later. Reheat in the microwave and you have now shaved off another 10 minutes. Dinner in 20 minutes, you can’t beat that.

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox

 

 

 

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox
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Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Course dinner, main dish
Servings 4 tacos (2 servings)
Author Kellie Hemmerly of The Suburban Soapbox

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoonsfish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • For the slaw:
  • 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 1 thinly sliced celery stalk
  • 1/2 cup matchstick cut carrots
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • For the peanut sauce:
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • juice and zest of one lime
  • 1 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste or curry powder
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the chicken and cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through. While the chicken cooks, whisk the soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger, hoisin, garlic and pepper to combine.
  2. Add the sauce mixture to the chicken and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by 1/2. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, carrots and cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss the slaw with the dressing to combine.
  6. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest, garlic, curry, shallot, chili paste and vinegar.
  7. Blend to combine until smooth. Set aside.
  8. Toast the tortillas over an open flame or in a skillet until lightly charred, working one at a time. Place the toasted tortillas on a plate and cover until all tortillas are done.
  9. Spoon 1/4 cup of chicken into the center of the tortilla.
  10. Top with slaw and peanut sauce.
  11. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime, if desired.

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Thank you so much of these delicious tacos Kellie! Just in time for Taco Tuesday 🙂

Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce from The Suburban Soapbox

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Comments

  1. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    These look amazing. Loving that spicy peanut sauce.

    Reply
  2. Jordan says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  3. Tasha @thatssoyummy says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    These tacos look amazing! love the peanut sauce addition

    Reply
  4. Marye says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Oh wow, these look so good! I am loving all of those flavors!

    Reply
  5. christine says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    Oh wow. I love thai flavors. This is a great fusion.

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  6. [email protected]+The+Suburban+Soapbox says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks so much for inviting me to post, Lauren! These tacos are a hit at my house…I hope your readers love them as much as we do. Feel better!!

    Reply
  7. Claire Volkman says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Now these are some gorgeous tacos. I hope you’re feeling better <3

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  8. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Love that you toasted the tortillas! I love Thai food. Looks like we are on the same page with taco tuesday today 🙂

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  9. [email protected] Faith Fitness says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    It’s Taco Tuesday and these are PERFECT!

    Reply
  10. The Food Hunter says

    February 23, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I love the spicy peanut sauce on this

    Reply
  11. Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    I love, love, love this twist on tacos. Thai chicken is so yummy … and that peanut sauce!

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  12. Kim Beaulieu says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Kellie, these are amazing. I love a great taco and these definitely fit the bill. Love the fun spin on these. We’d eat them up so fast.

    Lauren, I hope you’re recovering quickly.

    Reply
  13. Liza says

    March 4, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    wow this Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce is just what the doctor ordered!!

    Reply

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