Beckys Chicken Tacos Recipes

CHICKEN TINGA TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chipotles, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and cook until they begin to simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the sauce into a heat-safe blender. Puree until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pan over medium heat and add the chicken, stirring to incorporate the chicken into the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
• Combine the white vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions and shallots to a pint jar and pour the liquid over the top. Let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

EASY OVEN-BAKED CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Place taco shells standing up and together in dish; set aside.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook chicken, taco seasoning mix, water and chiles over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
• To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons refried beans in bottom of each shell. Top each with heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients, if desired.

BECKY'S CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whip cream to soft peaks.
• Combine meat, celery, grapes, almonds, parsley, salt, and mayonnaise with whipped cream. Chill.

CHEESY CHICKEN TEN MINUTE TACOS

Steps:

• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until brown on both sides. Sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• While chicken is cooking, heat shells and assemble toppings. Divide chicken mixture among shells; add shredded cheese, cheese 'n salsa dip, and additional desired fresh toppings.

AUTHENTIC SPICY CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F Wrap tortillas in foil and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season chicken with salt. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add chicken and cook, stirring until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring, until they start to brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Add bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño and cumin. Cook, stirring, until peppers are bright green but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.
• Stir in salsa and reserved chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Spoon into warmed tortillas and garnish with scallions, queso fresco, tomatoes and sour cream.

BECKY'S CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Put chicken in a large dutch oven or pot.
• Add sliced onion, quartered garlic, peppercorns, and jalepeno.
• Add enough cups of water to cover by about 1 inch.
• Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 45 minutes.
• Take chicken out and set aside.
• Strain cooking liquid, saving water, but throwing away aromatics.
• Shred chicken.
• Put oil in saucepan and saute onion and garlic for a few minutes.
• Add shredded chicken, salsa, cilantro, and chicken broth to cover. Cook down an hour and a half until most liquid is gone.
• Season with salt if needed.