Showing posts with label tacos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tacos. Show all posts

7.26.2011

Shredded Chicken Tacos with Tomatoes and Grilled Corn

In August's issue of Cooking Light they did a section of easy five ingredient entrees for summer. Their tag line read " These easy five- ingredient entrees mean you can spend more time chilling, less time shopping and chopping." They were exactly right! I bought a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and this weeknight meal took less than thirty minutes from start to finish. The fresh avocado paired with the smokey corn and tomato salsa made this a very satisfying dish. If you want to spice things up a bit feel free to add salsa or Tabasco for more heat.

Source: Cooking Light August 2011

You Will Need:
  • 2 ears shucked corn
  • 1 (12 oz) package baby heirloom tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded chicken, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
  • 1 peeled avocado, cut into 16 slices
  • 8 lime wedges (optional)

Here We Go:
  • Preheat broiler
  • Place corn on a baking sheet and broil for 18 minutes or until charred on all sides, rotating every 6 minutes
  • Cut kernels from corn
  • Place kernels in a medium bowl
  • Cut tomatoes into quarters
  • Add tomatoes to corn and sprinkle corn mixture with black pepper and salt
  • Heat tortillas according to package directions
  • Divide chicken evenly among tortillas and top each taco with 1/4 cup corn mixture and 2 avocado slices
  • Serve with lime wedges, if desired

Makes 4 tacos
Happy Feasting!