smoky chicken tacos/scoops
These started out as smoky chicken tacos, using leftovers from a rotisserie chicken, but ended up an instant favorite in our house! After I assembled the tacos for my husband, I put some Baked Tostitos Scoops on the side and handed off the plate. He LOVED the tacos and wanted another before I had even finished making my plate. When I carried his plate to the kitchen, I noticed some of the meat had fallen into one of the scoops and a lightbulb went off. I quickly put some of the chicken mixture into one of the scoops, topped it with salsa verde and sour cream and had a quick taste test. And I just about died and went to heaven. It was THAT GOOD. Try it! You won't be disappointed!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Whether you eat these in taco form or in a chip, you will be a happy camper. We love finding new appetizers to share with friends and this one is a real find. The chicken is juicy, has a little kick of heat, and is bursting with a smoky chili flavor. Add all your favorite toppings and the yummy salsa verde. We served them in mini tortilla bowls and they were the perfect size for this quick and easy appetizer.
Ingredients For smoky chicken tacos/scoops
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2 cshredded chicken
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1-2 tspextra virgin olive oil
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3/4 tspchipotle chili powder
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1/2 tspground cumin
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dashlime juice
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onion slices, to taste
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jalapeno slices, to taste
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salsa verde
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white corn tortillas, tortilla cups, or mini tortilla bowls
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sour cream
How To Make smoky chicken tacos/scoops
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1In a small skillet, you should add a little bit of EVOO (about 1-2 teaspoons), about 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, a splash of lime juice, onion slices, and jalapeno slices to taste. -
2Add the chicken. Toss the ingredients together until the chicken is covered in spices and is incorporated with the onion and jalapeno slices.
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3Fry over medium heat until heated thoroughly and onions are translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Then it’s time for assembly!
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4Spoon into tortilla scoops, mini bowls, or white corn tortillas (if you prefer tacos to scoops). Top with sour cream and enjoy!
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