Grilled Chicken Tacos with Roasted Corn Salsa - Grill Nation

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the chicken rub by mixing smoked paprika, salt, Mexican chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a glass bowl.
  2. 2Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to the dry rub and mix again to create a wet rub.
  3. 3Pour the wet rub over the chicken thighs and toss them to ensure they are all covered.
  4. 4Prepare the grill by getting hot coals ready.
  5. 5Place the corn on the cob on the grill to char for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  6. 6Remove the charred corn from the grill and slice the kernels off the cob.
  7. 7To make the salsa, combine the roasted corn, diced tomato, jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, fresco cheese, and lime juice in a bowl.
  8. 8Mix the salsa ingredients together and place it in the fridge until ready to use.
  9. 9Place the seasoned chicken thighs on the grill for about 4 minutes per side.
  10. 10Remove the chicken from the grill when it reaches an internal temperature of 170-175 degrees Fahrenheit.
  11. 11Let the chicken rest, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  12. 12Place a generous amount of grilled chicken on each tortilla.
  13. 13Top the chicken with a generous amount of the roasted corn salsa.
  14. 14Finish by drizzling chipotle sauce over the tacos.

Ingredients

  • Chicken thighs
  • Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Mexican chili powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Black pepper
  • tablespoons Olive oil
  • 4 Corn on the cob
  • Tomato
  • Jalapeño
  • Red onion
  • Cilantro
  • Fresco cheese
  • Lime juice
  • Chipotle sauce
  • 6 Tortillas

Equipment

Glass bowlGrillTongsCutting boardKnife