Spicy Tagine Chicken Tacos
A flavorful and spicy twist on traditional tacos, featuring chicken cooked in a tagine-inspired sauce served with crispy tacos and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●2 tablespoons light olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon algerian cumin
- ●1 teaspoon chili powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ●1/4 cup oats
- ●1 teaspoon tagine spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons lime juice
- ●chopped (for garnish) fresh cilantro
- ●8-10 (for tacos) tortillas
Instructions
- 1
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the oats and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the tagine spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
- 8
Return the chicken to the pot and cook until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Shred the chicken with two forks and serve in tacos with your favorite toppings.
- 10
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.