Best 5 Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious, easy-to-make meal that will please everyone at your table, chicken tacos with charred tomatoes are the perfect choice. This dish combines the classic flavors of Mexican cuisine with the smoky, slightly sweet flavor of charred tomatoes. The result is a taco that is both flavorful and satisfying. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have this tasty meal on the table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHARRED TOMATOES



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I found this recipe on the Eating Well website. Charring tomatoes in a hot, dry skillet makes them smoky and flavorful; in combination with fresh herbs and spices, they elevate this dish from "everyday" to "ta-da!" Serve the tacos with reduced-fat sour cream.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 tacos, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 plum tomatoes, cored
8 ounces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
6 small corn tortillas, heated (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over high heat until very hot. Add tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise; squeeze to discard seeds. Remove cores and chop the remaining pulp and skin.
  • Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and heat over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lime juice, the chicken and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and scallions. Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Tips & Notes.
  • Tip: Wrap tortillas in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds.

GRILLED CHICKEN TOSTADAS AL CARBON WITH GRILLED TOMATILLOS AND QUESO FRESCO



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These chicken tostadas feature boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a bold and flavorful way: marinated and served alongside grilled, tangy tomatillos. Instead of frying tortillas for the base, we charred them on the grill for a slightly crisp but smoky flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 chipotle chile in adobo, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 pound)
Nonstick cooking spray
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 pound tomatillos, removed from husk and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, about 1/3 cup
Chopped onion, cilantro sprigs, and lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the lime juice, garlic and chipotle chile in a medium nonreactive bowl; season with salt. Add the chicken, toss well to coat, and refrigerate 2 hours. Remove the chicken from the marinade; thread onto 4 (12-inch) skewers lightly misted with cooking spray.
  • Preheat the grill to medium. Mist the tortillas with cooking spray. Add the tortillas to the grill; cook, turning once, until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes per tortilla.
  • Meanwhile, add the chicken and the whole tomatillos to the grill; cook, turning often, until tomatillos are charred and chicken is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the skewers from the chicken.
  • Coarsely chop the tomatillos and toss with oil and salt to taste. Place toasted tortillas on plates; generously top with romaine, tomatillos, chicken, and queso fresco. Serve with onion, cilantro sprigs, and a lime wedge if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 2.6 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 517 milligrams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams

EASY SHREDDED CHICKEN TACOS



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This is a great recipe for easy shredded chicken tacos that I've been using for years. Great for a weeknight or a weekend meal!

Provided by SMJ0724

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup water
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
8 taco shells, warmed

Steps:

  • Mix water and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, and sugar; mix well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add tomato sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken breasts from the pan and shred meat with 2 forks when cool enough to handle. Return shredded chicken to the pan with the tomato sauce. Cook and stir until chicken is coated with sauce and sauce reduces a bit, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving bowl and spoon onto taco shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 658.8 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHARRED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Chicken Tacos With Charred Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 plum tomatoes, cored
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
3 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
6 small corn tortillas, heated

Steps:

  • Heat a medium skillet over high heat until very hot. Add tomatoes and cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise; squeeze to discard seeds. Remove cores and chop the remaining pulp and skin.
  • Cut chicken into 1-inch chunks; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan and heat over high heat until very hot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and no longer pink in the middle, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add lime juice, chicken, and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and scallions.
  • Divide the chicken mixture among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 19.8

CHILES RELLENOS GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS



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A local restaurant makes awesome charred tacos that are a lot like these. Their marinade recipe's a secret, so I invented my own. Light the coals and have them anytime. -Denise Klibert, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
TACOS:
4 poblano peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended; stir in cilantro and chipotles. Transfer 2/3 cup marinade to a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for tossing with grilled chicken., Brush poblanos with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill peppers, covered, over high heat 8-10 minutes or until all sides are blistered and blackened, turning as needed. Immediately place peppers in a small bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Reduce grill temperature to medium heat., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Peel off and discard charred skin from peppers. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; carefully remove stems and seeds. Cut chicken into slices. Warm reserved marinade; add chicken and toss to coat., To assemble, place one pepper half in center of each tortilla; top with 1/2 cup chicken and 1/4 cup cheese. Fold tortillas in half over filling. Grill, covered, on medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 931mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tomatoes: Look for ripe, flavorful tomatoes that are firm and free of blemishes. Roma tomatoes are a good choice because they have a meaty texture and hold their shape well when charred.
  • Char the tomatoes properly: To get the best flavor, char the tomatoes until they are slightly blackened and blistered. You can do this under a broiler or on a grill.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your tacos will be. Try to use fresh, ripe tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Make your own taco seasoning: It's easy to make your own taco seasoning at home, and it's much tastier than the store-bought stuff. Simply combine chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it's cooked just until it's cooked through. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
  • Load up your tacos: Don't be afraid to load up your tacos with all your favorite toppings. Some popular options include shredded lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Chicken tacos with charred tomatoes are a delicious and easy meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. With a few simple tips, you can make the best chicken tacos you've ever had. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these chicken tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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