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Certainly! Here's a refined and structured recipe for flavorful chicken tacos:
### Flavorful Chicken Tacos Recipe
**Ingredients:**
- **Chicken and Marinade:**
- 5-6 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- **Sauce:**
- 4 chile guajillos, dried
- 3 Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- Salt to taste
- **Vegetables:**
- 1 white onion, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
- **Extras:**
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Sour cream or chipotle mayo (for serving)
- Avocado, diced (optional)
- Corn or flour tortillas
**Instructions:**
1. **Marinate the Chicken:**
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
2. **Prepare the Sauce:**
- Remove seeds from the chile guajillos and soak them in hot water for about 20 minutes until they soften.
- In a blender, combine the softened guajillos, Roma tomatoes, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, and some of the soaking liquid. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
3. **Cook the Chicken:**
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard any excess marinade) and sear the chicken thighs until golden on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Pour the guajillo sauce over the chicken, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked. Shred the chicken in the sauce and keep warm.
4. **Sauté the Vegetables:**
- In another skillet, heat the remaining oil. Add the sliced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are caramelized and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.
5. **Assemble the Tacos:**
- Warm the tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame until slightly charred and pliable.
- Spoon the shredded chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Top with the sautéed vegetables, fresh cilantro, diced avocado (if using), a dollop of sour cream or a drizzle of chipotle mayo, and a squeeze of lime juice.
6. **Serve:**
- Serve the tacos hot with extra lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Enjoy your homemade, flavorful chicken tacos that are sure to be a hit with all who try them!