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Beer-Braised Chicken Tacos

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  • Yield: 6 Servings
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours and 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 Frescados Yellow Corn Tortillas, heated
  • 1 cup lager-style beer
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
  • 12 drained pickled jalapeño pepper rings
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Preperation

In slow cooker, combine beer, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, chipotle peppers, chili powder and salt; add chicken thighs. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or High for 4 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Remove chicken; set aside. Pour liquid into saucepan; bring to boil over medium-high heat. Whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; whisk into sauce until sauce thickens. Shred chicken with 2 forks and mix with up to 1/2 cup of sauce.

Assemble shredded chicken, cabbage, avocado, feta, jalapeño peppers and cilantro in warm tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

Tips:

  • Substitute queso fresco for feta cheese if desired.
  • For a shortcut, use prepared shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix.
  • Cool leftover sauce completely; refrigerate in airtight container for up to 5 days. Serve with grilled meats.