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Korean Chicken Tacos

Delicious Korean Chicken Tacos Recipe with Flavorful Toppings

Try these Korean Chicken Tacos, a delightful fusion of Korean flavors and taco convenience, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 535

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste or fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 cups kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 8 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

  • medium skillet
  • small skillet
  • bowl for whisking

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of 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: combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips (julienne), slice an avocado, and chop fresh herbs and peanuts.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave, or grill them for a few seconds directly on the 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 squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For storing, keep the chicken and toppings separate in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet to maintain moisture.

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