Korean Chicken Tacos Savory Twist (Print)
Saucy chicken, caramelized kimchi, and fresh veggies deliver bold flavor and crunch in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 pound ground chicken
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Pinches of salt and pepper
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tablespoon ginger paste or 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon peanut butter
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
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3 tablespoons warm water
→ Caramelized Kimchi
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2 cups kimchi, roughly chopped
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2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
→ Tortillas and Toppings
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8 fajita-size (6-inch) flour tortillas
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Cucumbers, thinly sliced (julienne)
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Carrots, thinly sliced (julienne)
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Avocado, sliced
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Fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions), chopped
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Crushed peanuts
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Sriracha mayo (see notes)
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Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
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Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Season with pinches of salt and pepper. While cooking, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger paste, peanut butter, sesame oil, sriracha, and warm water until smooth. Reduce heat to low and stir the sauce into the chicken mixture.
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Heat 2 teaspoons avocado oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chopped kimchi. Cook for 5 minutes until most moisture has evaporated. Add brown sugar and cook for another 5 minutes until softened and caramelized. Deglaze the pan with a splash of rice vinegar or water if needed.
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Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips (julienne). Slice the avocado and chop fresh herbs and peanuts.
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Warm tortillas in the oven or microwave. For a charred flavor, grill tortillas for a few seconds on each side directly on a gas flame.
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To each tortilla, add a scoop of chicken, spoonful of caramelized kimchi, and pile on fresh veggies, avocado, and herbs. Sprinkle with crushed peanuts, drizzle with sriracha mayo, and finish with a squeeze of lime juice.
# Additional Notes:
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Adjust sriracha mayo spice level by altering the ratio of mayo to sriracha.