Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce

 Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with Green Sauce is a bold, flavorful dish with juicy chicken, a tangy, spicy green sauce, and all the toppings that make tacos irresistible. Here's how to make them:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 lime (for juice)

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

For the Green Sauce:

1 cup fresh cilantro, packed

2-3 medium tomatillos, husked and roughly chopped

1-2 jalapeños (adjust to desired spice level), seeds removed

1/2 small onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

Salt to taste

1/2 cup water (or more to adjust consistency)

For Assembly:

Small corn or flour tortillas

Sliced red onion

Fresh cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

Avocado or guacamole (optional)

Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional)

Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:

In a bowl, mix the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil, then coat them evenly with the spice mixture.

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thin strips or shredding it with two forks.

2. Make the Green Sauce:

In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, and salt.

Add water, a little at a time, to achieve your desired consistency (smooth or slightly chunky).

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more lime juice or salt to balance the flavor).

3. Assemble the Tacos:

Warm your tortillas in a dry skillet or on a griddle until soft and lightly browned.

Place a generous amount of the cooked chicken on each tortilla.

Drizzle with the green sauce.

Top with sliced red onion, fresh cilantro, avocado or guacamole, crumbled cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Add salsa if you like extra heat.

Serving:

Serve the Ridiculously Good Chicken Tacos with extra green sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling. These tacos pair wonderfully with a refreshing side like Mexican street corn or a simple salad. Enjoy!