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Korean Chicken Tacos

Korean Chicken Tacos

Delicious Korean Chicken Tacos blend savory flavors with fresh ingredients for a quick and delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 535

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • pinches of salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tablespoon ginger paste or fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
Kimchi Filling
  • 2 cups kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
Taco Elements
  • 8 pieces fajita-size (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • cucumbers, for serving
  • carrots, for serving
  • avocado, for serving
  • fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions), for serving
  • crushed peanuts, for serving
  • sriracha mayo, for serving
  • lime wedges, for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula until fully cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Season with pinches of salt and pepper.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce: 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sriracha, and 3 tablespoons warm water, until smooth and well-combined. Reduce the heat to low and add the sauce to the chicken, stirring to combine.
Preparing the Kimchi and Veggies
  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped kimchi. Cook for five minutes, until much of the moisture has evaporated from the kimchi. Add 2 teaspoons brown sugar and continue cooking until the kimchi is softened and caramelizing around the edges, another five minutes.
  2. Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips, slice an avocado, chop some fresh herbs and peanuts.
Assembling the Tacos
  1. Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave, or grill them briefly on a gas flame. To each tortilla, add a scoop of Korean chicken, a spoonful of caramelized kimchi, and then pile on fresh veggies, avocado, and herbs. Finish with a sprinkle of peanuts, drizzle of sriracha mayo, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 535kcalCarbohydrates: 53.6gProtein: 28.4gFat: 24.3gSodium: 1324.3mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 9.5g

Notes

Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preference. Leftovers can be stored separately for freshness.

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