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Thai Chicken Tacos with Spicy Peanut Sauce

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: chicken, dinner, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 tacos (2 servings)
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • For the chicken:
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoonsfish sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • For the slaw:
  • 2 cups thinly sliced napa cabbage
  • 1 thinly sliced celery stalk
  • ½ cup matchstick cut carrots
  • ¼ cup lightly packed chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste
  • For the peanut sauce:
  • ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 ½ 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

  • 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.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the chicken and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by ½. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the cabbage, celery, carrots and cilantro.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey and sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the slaw with the dressing to combine.
  • 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.
  • Blend to combine until smooth. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Spoon ¼ cup of chicken into the center of the tortilla.
  • Top with slaw and peanut sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime, if desired.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 2462mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 3259IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 3mg