| Everyone loves a crisp taco filled with chicken and a | | | | * Dried oregano leaves (crushed) - ½ tsp |
| variety of fresh veggies and other ingredients. The | | | | * Minced garlic - 2 cloves |
| chicken taco is just one of the many Mexican dishes | | | | * Taco sauce - ¼ cup |
| that has fans from all over the world. Tacos are now | | | | * Fresh lime juice - 2 tbsp |
| so common in international cuisine that most people | | | | * Tortillas or taco shells - 24 |
| have forgotten its country of origin, Mexico. A taco is | | | | * Shredded lettuce - 1 |
| nothing but a tortilla wrapped around a filling. Mexicans | | | | * Plum tomatoes - 5 (cut into cubes) |
| have been making corn tortillas for centuries now; | | | | * Sour cream - 2 cups |
| inhabitants of the lake region of Valley of Mexico are | | | | * Chopped fresh cilantro - 1 cup |
| known to have eaten tortillas wrapped around small | | | | How to proceed - |
| fish - the first version of tacos. People in certain other | | | | * Remove the fat from the chicken breasts. Wash the |
| regions in Mexico were far more adventurous and had | | | | chicken pieces thoroughly and dry with paper towels. |
| tacos filled with ants and other insects and snails! | | | | * Take a heavy pan and boil chicken stock with chili |
| Now, tacos have become as much a part of the | | | | pepper, crushed garlic and oregano leaves. When it |
| American scene as it is in Mexico. You can see taco | | | | starts boiling, simmer and mix in the chicken. Let it |
| trucks just about anywhere in the US. The snack has | | | | remain uncovered over low flame for at least ten |
| such a strong pull that in US and Mexico, you could | | | | minutes. |
| locate a taco truck with your nose; these makeshift | | | | * When the chicken is opaque, turn off the heat and let |
| taco stalls are busy till almost midnight at times. Every | | | | it cool for about fifteen minutes. Take the chicken out |
| country has its own version of the Mexican recipe and | | | | and shred it. |
| the ingredients are altered to suit the local tastes; | | | | * In a bowl, blend together lime juice and taco sauce. |
| You don't have to go in search of a taco stall every | | | | Pour this mixture over the shredded chicken and mix it |
| time you yearn for the snack; it's easy to make this | | | | well. |
| dish at home. So if you're planning a special evening | | | | * Transfer this to a serving bowl and keep it covered |
| with loved ones, this would be the perfect snack to | | | | with foil to stay warm. |
| make to impress them and to have a great time. | | | | * Heat the tortillas or taco shells and keep them |
| Here's the recipe to make your own chicken tacos at | | | | covered in a serving plate. |
| home. | | | | * To fill the shells, first spoon out the prepared chicken, |
| Keep these ingredients ready - | | | | then layer it with ice lettuce and top up with plum |
| * Whole chicken breasts -6 (remove skin and bones | | | | tomatoes and cilantro. |
| and cut into two) | | | | Chicken tacos are ideally served with a Spanish rice |
| * Jalapeno Chile Pepper - 1 | | | | and refried beans. |
| * Chicken broth - 4 cups | | | | |