Honey BBQ Chicken Tacos (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Braised Chicken
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6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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2 tablespoons chopped garlic
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1 cup chopped plum tomatoes
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1 cup chicken stock
→ For the Honey Barbecue Sauce
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup minced onions
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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¾ cup ketchup
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For the Strawberry Salsa
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1½ cups diced strawberries
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¼ cup minced cilantro
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¼ cup diced jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed
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2 tablespoons lime juice
→ To assemble the tacos
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8 small flour tortillas
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1 avocado, sliced
# Instructions:
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Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken lightly on both sides, working in batches if needed. Return all chicken to the pot and add the onions, garlic, plum tomatoes, and chicken stock. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes until tender.
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While the chicken cooks, melt butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant. Stir in honey, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
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In a bowl, gently mix together the diced strawberries, minced cilantro, diced jalapeno, and fresh lime juice. Set aside to let the flavors mingle.
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Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a plate and shred it using two forks. Add the shredded chicken to the honey barbecue sauce, stirring to coat thoroughly.
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Lightly toast each flour tortilla on both sides in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of the barbecued chicken. Top with strawberry salsa and sliced avocado.
# Notes:
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These tacos feature a unique combination of sweet honey barbecue chicken and fruity strawberry salsa.
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The chicken can be braised ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve.