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This recipe uses leftover chicken from Two Roast Chickens, which makes enough chicken for four satisfying and filling meals for the week. Get all of the recipes and read more in Two Chickens, Four(ish) Meals.
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RECIPE: Leftover Chicken Taco Night
Description
Taco night is always fun! Everything gets prepped quickly using leftover proteins from the weekend. It all goes on a platter in the middle of the table and everyone gets to make their own tacos, exactly how they want them. Taco night doesn’t even have to include tortillas — you can do taco bowls — or pile too much goodness in your tiny tortilla, because you know you will!
Ingredients
Taco Bar
- Tortillas: These are optional if you prefer taco bowls.
- Leftover roast chicken: Shred or chop and heat in a skillet with a little olive oil, taco seasoning (see box below), and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Beans: Black beans or refried beans can go on the side or in the taco/bowl.
- Cilantro lime rice: Start with plain rice and stir in some fresh cilantro.
- Chopped onion: Choose between white or red.
- Avocado: Slices or mashed work well.
- Chopped tomatoes
- Fresh cilantro
- Mexican cheese blend or queso fresco
- Roasted veggies
- Simple spicy mayo: Mix mayo with lime juice and your favorite hot sauce.
- Mexican crema: If you want a milder and richer dressing, this is available in Mexican grocery stores, or you can use sour cream.
- Salsa: Use store-bought or homemade.
- Fresh lime wedges
Taco Season Your Chicken
Avoid extra packaging and make your own taco seasoning with:
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
