Pollo Asado Tacos

Those street tacos are made with grilled chicken, also known as pollo asado. They're topped with a crispy cabbage salad and creamy cilantro salsa.

📝 Ingredients

• 20 corn or flour tortillas
• 4 large chicken thighs (bone-in and skin on)
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 Tablespoon oregano
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 5 cups green cabbage (shredded)
• 3 cups red cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup sweet corn (canned, drained)
• 2 jalapeño chiles (seeds and veins removed, diced)
• 1 medium white onion (sliced)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1 lime (juice)
• 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• any salsa you prefer (read notes below)
• lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place chicken in a bowl and add all the spices. Drizzle with the olive oil and turn the chicken until coated on all sides.
2. 2Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to marinate.
3. 3Oil a grilled skillet and heat over high heat. Grill the chicken on all sides until cooked through —about 8 minutes per side, depending on the on the thickness of the thighs.
4. 4Once done, place your grilled chicken in a bowl and cover with foil to prevent it from drying out.
5. 5Allow the chicken to lightly cool down and then dice it into small bites.
6. 6--- Make the salad topping ---
7. 7Place all the vegetables and corn in a large bowl. Season with salt, lime juice, vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well and set aside.
8. 8--- Make the tacos ---
9. 9Heat the tortillas in a comal or a non-stick pan until soft and pliable. Wrap them in a kitchen towel to keep them warm as you assemble the tacos.
10. 10Place tortillas in a serving platter and add some diced grilled chicken to each. Top with cabbage salad and drizzle with your favorite salsa. Enjoy.