Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons amarillo chili paste (or fresh yellow chili puree)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • 1 whole lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir until it’s heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the amarillo chili paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. While the chicken is simmering, heat the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
  6. To assemble the tacos, place a generous amount of the chicken mixture onto each tortilla.
  7. Top with fresh cilantro and avocado slices. Serve with a wedge of lime on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

💡 Chef's Notes

Arrange the tacos on a wooden board, garnishing with extra cilantro and lime wedges for a fresh look. Consider serving alongside a small bowl of your favorite salsa.

Recipe by Sierra Lennox - Food Photographer