Meal Kit
Greek Chicken Thigh Tacos
with olive and tomato salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
David Padilla
Greek food in taco form? Now we've done everything, fused every cuisine, turned everything into a taco. And why not? Tacos are perfect form and these flavors are a perfect fit, with juicy chicken thighs flavored with chile and cumin, pungent feta, olive salsa, and a tzatziki-like cucumber sauce that cools magnificently. We've seen the future, and its taco everything and everywhere.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 16 oz. Chicken Thighs
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 2 Persian Cucumbers
- 1 Roma Tomato
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2 oz. Sour Cream
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2 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1 oz. Pitted Kalamata Olives
- 1 Tbsp. Chile and Cumin Rub
- 0.125 oz. Oregano
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Nutrition (per serving) 2qW2MKPR
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Calories800
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs52g
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Fat44g
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Protein56g
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Sodium1810mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince oregano.
Core tomato and cut into 1/4" dice.Trim cucumbers and mince.Thinly slice olives.Pat chicken thighs dry and, on a separate cutting board, cut chicken into 1" pieces. Season with oregano (reserve a pinch for garnish) and a pinch of pepper. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor. -
2 Make the Sauce
Combine cucumber, sour cream, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
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3 Make the Salsa
In another mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, olives, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
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4 Cook the Chicken
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add chicken to hot pan and cook undisturbed, 2-3 minutes.
Stir in chile and cumin rub. Then stir occasionally until chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towel and microwave, 30-45 seconds.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with chicken, salsa, feta, sauce, and remaining oregano. Bon appétit!
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