Moroccan Chicken Tacos

Moroccan Chicken Tacos

Martine Chin
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For the salsa:

  • 1 medium cucumber chopped
  • 3 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley or cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice only

Spices for chicken rub:

  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the tacos:

  • 14 oz chicken breast 400g
  • 8 small whole wheat tortillas
  • handful parsley chopped
  • spicy sauce optional
  • 14 oz chicken breast 400g
  • 8 small whole wheat tortillas
  • handful parsley chopped
  • spicy sauce optional

Instructions
 

  • To make salsa:
  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the salsa and season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow the mixture to rest in the fridge while you prepare the chicken.
  • To make chicken tacos:
  • Set the oven to 420°F (215°C).
  • Combine all the spices for the chicken rub with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and rub on the chicken breasts.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan on medium heat, and sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side. Then place the chicken on a baking tray, and bake it in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Heat up the tortillas in a hot oven or on a pan. Chop the cooked chicken, and assemble the tacos.
  • Before serving, garnish the tacos with chopped parsley and hot sauce (if using).
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