Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tajín Feta
These easy slow cooker beef tacos are a simple and tasty dinner to make. It’s a set it and forget it chipotle seasoned shredded beef that is perfect for topping on tacos or burrito bowls. The flavor of the tender shredded meat pairs perfectly with Tajín feta in any pairing.
Cooking time
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
| 1.5 Ib | chicken breast or thighs |
| 1 packet | taco seasoning |
| 2 | limes, juiced |
| 1 | orange, juiced |
| 5 oz container | Athenos Crumbled Tajín Feta Cheese |
| 1 cup | cilantro, chopped fresh |
| 1/2 cup | yellow onion, chopped |
| 1 | lime, cut into wedges |
| 20-24 | small corn tortillas, lightly charred |
Method
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- In a large bowl add lime juice, orange juice, taco seasoning and mix together until smooth. Add in chicken thighs or breasts and coat chicken in the marinade mixture.
- Cover and marinate chicken in the refrigerator for 1-4 hours. Remove chicken from the fridge.
- Grill chicken directly on a grill for 4-5 minutes on each side on a grill on medium-high heat or until the chicken reaches 165 F internally and is cooked through.
- To cook on a pan on the stove top, brush the grill pan with oil and cook chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side on medium high heat or until the chicken reaches 165 F internally.
- Let the chicken rest for 4-5 minutes covered with foil. Chop into cubes.
- Serve a few tablespoons of chicken on corn tortillas with freshly chopped onions, cilantro and tajin feta. Serve with lime wedges on the side.