Chicken Tacos With Pico De Gallo Food

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• For pico de gallo, in a small bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, cilantro, onion, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken, cumin, seasoning blend and remaining salt until heated through. Spoon 1/4 cup onto each tortilla. Fold in sides. Serve with pico de gallo.

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips then place in a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix well. Allow to marinade for 10-15 minutes.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan till hot then fry the chicken strips in batched until golden brown and cooked through.
• While the chicken is frying, combine all the ingredients for the pico de gallo and set aside.
• Serve the chicken and pico de gallo with bowls of guacamole, sour cream and tortillas and extra lime wedges (optional).

CHICKEN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• For pico de gallo, in a small bowl, combine the pineapple, mango, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet, coated with cooking spray, cook and stir the chicken, cumin, seasoning blend, and the remaining salt, until heated through.
• Spoon 1/4 cup onto each tortilla, and fold in sides.
• Serve with pico de gallo.

PORTOBELLO TACOS WITH PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Set up your grill and heat up your coals.
• When coals are almost ready, toss mushrooms caps in oil and garlic. Set stand for a few minutes. Place mushroom slices onto grill. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the Pico de Gallo. Season with salt and let stand for a few minutes.
• Squeeze lime over the mushroom slices and then sprinkle with some salt. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes and squeeze more lime and salt over slices.
• Heat tortillas on open section of grill while mushrooms finish up, about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove tortillas from the grill. To assemble, place a few slices of the mushrooms on a tortilla, top with Pico de Gallo and sliced radishes, and serve immediately.

MEXICAN STREET TACOS WITH MOJO AND PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• To make the mojo - with a mortar and pestle, mash together the garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make a paste.
• Put it in a glass jar.
• Add the lime and orange juices, the vinegar, and the oil and shake it up to combine.
• Lay the flank steak in a large baking dish and pour the mojo over it.
• Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours, so the flavors can sink into the meat. (Don't marinate the steak for more than 8 hours or the fibers will break down too much and the meat will get mushy.).
• Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over a medium-high flame (you can also use your broiler).
• Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square.
• Blot a small amount of oil on the towels, then carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates to make a nonstick grilling surface. Pull the steak out of the mojo marinade and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare.
• Remove to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
• Slice thin on an angle, across the grain.
• While the steak is resting, warm the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill, until toasty and pliable.
• To serve, put two of the warm tortillas on your work surface.
• Lay about an eighth of the beef down the center of each, and sprinkle with lettuce, onion, and cheese.
• Top with a spoonful of pico de gallo and garnish with lime wedges.
• To make the pico de gallo - Put all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir it all together. Let sit for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.

CARNITAS SOFT TACOS WITH GUACAMOLE AND PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• In large, heavy saucepan, melt the lard over medium low heat. When it has melted but is not yet very hot, add the pork, water, orange zest, lime zest, garlic and salt. Cook at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally so that the meat evenly cooks, for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. If the meat needs more time and all of the water has evaporated, add a bit more water and continue cooking til the meat is tender.
• Once the meat is tender. raise the heat to medium-high. (Don' panic if the lard comes to a rolling boil - this will diminish as the water evaporates and will become small bubbles.) After the boiling lard changes to small bubbles, cook the meat for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden brown and crispy all over. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon or tongs and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. When slightly cool, pull the meat apart usinmg 2 forks into shreds and smaller pieces and discard bones.
• To heat tortillas, heat a medium skillet over low heat. Place the oil in a small dish and before placing in the pan, brush both sides of each tortilla with a little of the oil. Place the oiled tortilla in the skillet and cook until just warm and soft, 2-5 seconds per side. Remove from the heat, place on plate and cover with a cloth to keep warm until ready to serve.

PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Dissolve chicken bullion in heated lime juice.
• Add all ingredients together and toss. The longer it sets, the better the flavors blend. The bullion, lime juice and cilantro measurements are estimated. Adjust to your own tastes.
• Optional: Depending on how hot you like it, you may add 1/2 to 1 extremely finely chopped habanero or bonnet pepper. **Use caution when working with the peppers or you will regret it later. Try to use gloves.