Chicken and Street Corn Tacos wth Salsa Rojo
2 lbs. chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1/2 cup Canola Oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. Hatch Red Chile Powder
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper
for the corn:
2 cups cooked corn kernels
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp/ fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. Hatch Chile Powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 jalapeno, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
garnish:
6 corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 Cotija cheese, crumbled
chopped cilantro
Fresh Chile Co. Salsa Roja
Directions:
In a bowl, stir together oil, lime juice and spices.
Rub the marinade all over the chicken and place in a Ziploc bag.
Let chicken marinate at least an hour.
Heat the grill to medium-high and brush with oil to prevent sticking.
Grill 5-6 minutes per side, until chicken reach 165 degrees F. Slice thinly.
Stir together the street corn ingredients. Set aside.
To assemble tacos, heat a small amount of oil in a skillet.
Place tortillas one by one in the skillet and soften in the oil for a few seconds.
Top with chicken, street corn, avocado sliced and sprinkle with cotija cheese and cilantro. Drizzle salsa rojo on top.
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