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Korean Chicken Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Enjoy the vibrant and spicy flavors of Korean Chicken Tacos, a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and savory tastes.
๐Ÿ”ฅ This quick and easy recipe offers a satisfying meal loaded with protein and fresh, crisp toppings to please any taco lover.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 tacos

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon avocado oil

– 1 pound ground chicken

– Salt and pepper to taste

– 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

– 2 tablespoons brown sugar

– 3 cloves garlic minced

– 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste or 1-inch fresh ginger grated

– 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional for nut allergies)

– 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

– 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)

– 3 tablespoons warm water

– 2 cups chopped kimchi

– 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil

– 2 teaspoons brown sugar

– 8 six-inch flour tortillas

– Cucumbers julienned

– Carrots julienned

– Sliced avocado

– Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions)

– Crushed peanuts

– Sriracha mayo (mayonnaise mixed with sriracha to taste)

– Lime wedges

Instructions

1-First, prepare the chicken by heating 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground chicken, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes while breaking it up. Then, whisk together 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste or 1-inch fresh ginger grated, 1 tablespoon peanut butter (optional), 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional), and 3 tablespoons warm water until smooth, and mix it into the cooked chicken.

2-Next, caramelize the kimchi by heating 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups chopped kimchi and cook for 5 minutes until the moisture evaporates, then add 2 teaspoons brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes until softened and caramelized. If needed, deglaze the pan with a splash of rice vinegar or water to finish it off.

3-Assembling Your Tacos: Prepare the toppings by julienning the cucumbers, julienning the carrots, slicing the avocado, and chopping the fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions) and crushed peanuts. Warm the 8 six-inch flour tortillas by grilling over a gas flame, microwaving, or heating in the oven. Assemble the tacos by layering the chicken, caramelized kimchi, julienned cucumbers, julienned carrots, sliced avocado, fresh herbs, crushed peanuts, a drizzle of sriracha mayo, and a squeeze of lime juice on each tortilla.

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Notes

๐Ÿ”ฅ Caramelize kimchi to soften its strong flavor and add sweet, charred notes.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Substitute sriracha with Korean red pepper paste or garlic chili paste for alternative spice.
๐Ÿฅœ Peanut butter adds creaminess but can be omitted or replaced with sunflower seed butter to accommodate allergies.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautรฉing
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos with toppings
  • Calories: 535
  • Sugar: 9.5g
  • Sodium: 1324mg
  • Fat: 24.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53.6g
  • Fiber: 4.8g
  • Protein: 28.4g
  • Cholesterol: 96mg