Name: Shredded chicken stand ‘n stuff™ soft tacos with jalapeno and tomato salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Shredded chicken stand ‘n stuff™ soft tacos; 800 gram chicken thigh fillets; old el paso™ stand ‘n stuff™ soft taco kit; 1/2 cup orange juice; Jalapeno & tomato salsa; 400 gram medley cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1/4 jar (25g) old el paso™ hot red jalapenos, chopped; small handful fresh coriander, washed and chopped; juice of ½ lime; 1 avocado, roughly chopped and mashed; 1 baby cos lettuce, washed

Shredded chicken stand ‘n stuff™ soft tacos with jalapeno and tomato salsa

Nothing beats getting together for some seriously satisfying shredded chicken Soft Tacos. The unique flat bottom means these soft tortillas stand up on your plate – they’re so easy to fill everyone can do it! This recipe uses succulent shredded chicken and Old El Paso Hot Red Jalapenos to add a little spicy kick to this Mexican meal!

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Makes 8

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

Ingredients

Shredded chicken stand ‘n stuff™ soft tacos

800 gram chicken thigh fillets

old el paso™ stand ‘n stuff™ soft taco kit

1/2 cup orange juice

Jalapeno & tomato salsa

400 gram medley cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped

1/4 jar (25g) old el paso™ hot red jalapenos, chopped

small handful fresh coriander, washed and chopped

juice of ½ lime

1 avocado, roughly chopped and mashed

1 baby cos lettuce, washed

Method

1.Toss chicken in Taco Spice Mix to coat. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan (The pan should to large enough for chicken to cover base in a single layer). Cook chicken for 3- 5 minutes each side or until golden brown. Add orange juice, cover with a lid or foil. Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes or until very tender. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before shredding with 2 forks.

2.Combine tomatoes, Old El Paso Hot Red Jalapenos, coriander and lime juice to create a fresh salsa.

3.For warm Tortillas: Remove tortillas from pack and divide into 2 stacks. Microwave: on HIGH/1100 watts/100% power for 20 seconds* Oven: wrap in foil & heat in a pre-heated oven at 180˚C conventional (160˚C fan forced) for 7 minutes. DO NOT HEAT TORTILLAS IN THE PLASTIC PACKAGE

4.Build your own Soft Tacos with Stand ‘n Stuff™ Tortillas, shredded chicken, jalapeno & tomato salsa, mashed avocado, cos lettuce and Taco Sauce.

*Times may vary depending on microwave wattage.
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