Description
Sweet and spicy soft tacos are filled with pulled peri peri chicken and a bright mango salsa.
Ingredients
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Peri Peri Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 3 tbsp peri peri hot sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Mango Salsa:
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Small handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- Salt, to taste
For Assembly:
- 8 small soft flour tortillas
- 1-2 cups mesclun salad mix
- 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise
- Extra fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Marinate and Cook the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine the peri peri sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through and nicely charred, about 6–8 minutes per side for thighs (or until internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Let rest 5 minutes, then shred with two forks or chop roughly.
Make the Mango Salsa
- Combine the diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Toss to mix. Season with salt. Taste and adjust with more lime or salt as needed. Set aside.
Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven at 350°F (177°C) for 5 minutes.
- Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on each tortilla. Layer on a pinch of mesclun, a generous amount of shredded peri peri chicken, a spoonful of mango salsa, and a scatter of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
These tacos are great for using up leftover grilled chicken — any amount works. Scale the mango salsa to however much fruit you have on hand. The creamy mayonnaise is essential for balancing the heat of the peri peri.
- Category: Main