TACOS THREE WAYS!
COCONUT CHICKEN TACOS WITH SPICED CHARD
CORN & SLICED AVOCADOS
INGREDIENTS: (MAKES 2 TACOS)
- 6 oz. of Baked Chicken Breast, (cubed )
- 1 Ear of Corn
- 1 Avocado, (thinly sliced )
- 1 tsp of Jalapeno, (small diced)
- 2 Corn Tortillas (toasted)
- 1 Tbsp of Ghee (I love and use Ancient Organics)
- 2 tsp of Coconut Oil
- 1-2 tsp of Mexican Crema
- 1 Tbsp of Feta Cheese
- 1 tsp Paprica
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Mexican Fiesta Spice Seasoning ( I love and use Frontier Co-op's mix )
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
DIRECTIONS:
- Start by dicing up the baked chicken breast. Set aside until needed.
- To make the corn, start by making the seasoned ghee to spread over the cob. Take 1 Tbsp of ghee and combine it with the paprika, cumin and garlic powder. Mix together to incorporate the spices evenly.
- Spread the spiced ghee all over the corn and grill.
- Once the corn is cooked, set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, slice the kernels off of the cob and set aside until needed.
- Toast the tortillas.
- Now, take the diced chicken breast and flash fry it over medium-high heat with 2 tsp of coconut oil and 1 tsp of the Mexican spice mix, until golden in color. (about 1-2 minutes).
- To assemble, place 1/2 of the pan fried chicken on top of each tortilla and top equally with the chard spiced corn kernels.
- Next, place thinly sliced avocados (1/2 an avocado per taco) over the corn and top with 1/2 tsp of Mexican crema and 1/2 Tbsp of fetta cheese over each taco.
- Lastly, garnish with 1/2 tsp of the diced jalapeno on each taco and a last seasoning of Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper. About 1/8 tsp each.
- ENJOY!
FILET STEAK TACOS WITH WILD ARUGULA & TAHINI DRESSING
INGREDIENTS (MAKES 2 TACOS)
- 6 oz. Filet of Beef, (double pan fried)
- 2 Whole Corn Tortilla, (toasted)
- 1/4 cup of Wild Arugula
- 2 Tbsp of Tahini Dressing
- 1 Watermelon Radish, thinly sliced & julienned
- 1 tsp Basil Olive Oil
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Cracked Black Pepper
- Juice of 1/2 a Lime
DIRECTIONS:
- Start by preparing the steak. Bring the meat up to room temperature before seasoning the beef.
- Next, pat the filet down with a paper towel and heavily season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Now, heat up 1 Tbsp of ghee over medium-high heat and sear the steak on both sides. About 1-2 minutes per side.
- Once both sides have been seared and are golden brown in color, set aside on the cutting board to cool for 5 minutes.
- While the steak is cooling down prepare the arugula by tossing it with basil oil, salt and pepper.
- Once cooled, dice the filet.
- Now return the steak to the pan, you may need to add 1-2 tsp more of the ghee if you are low, and flash fry the steak over med-high heat for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden all over.
- Toast the corn tortillas.
- To assemble the tacos, divide the arugula and steak equally and place on top of the toasted tortillas in that order.
- Next, drizzle 1 Tbsp of tahini dressing over each taco and garnish with watermelon radish and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Finish it off with a last seasoning of salt and pepper. (1/8 tsp of each per taco).
- ENJOY!
BAKED SALMON FILLET TACOS WITH GINGER MISO SLAW
TOPPED WITH A BEET AND CABBAGE SAUERKRAUT SALAD
INGREDIENTS: (MAKES TWO TACOS)
- 6 oz. Salmon Fillet, (baked)
- 2 Corn Tortillas, toasted
- 1/4 cup of Thinly Sliced Green Cabbage
- 1/4 Cup Of Thinly Sliced Purple Cabbage
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Beet & Cabbage Sauerkraut Salad (I love and use Wild Brine's)
- Ginger & Miso Salad Dressings (I love and use Gyocha's - I get them from Erewhon Market)
- 10 Mustard Flowers, (for garnish /optional)
DIRECTIONS:
- Start by brushing the top of the salmon fillet with olive oil and seasoning it with coarse kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Next, bake your Salmon fillet in the oven at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.
- Once cooked, break apart with a fork and set aside until needed.
- Now to make the slaw, you will need to thinly slice the two kinds of cabbage and place them in a bowl with 2 tsp of both the ginger and miso dressings.
- Next, season the cabbage with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Now toast the corn tortillas.
- To assemble the taco, place the cabbage slaw equally on top of both the toasted tortillas and then top with the baked salmon fillet.
- Next, top each taco with a Tbsp of the sauerkraut salad and a few mustard flowers for garnish.
- Finish it of with a last seasoning of salt and pepper, just a pinch (1/8 tsp of each per taco).
- ENJOY!