Scorpions Bite Fiery Chicken Tacos
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Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Tacos:
- 500g boneless chicken thighs (or use beef mince or pork shoulder)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Scorpions Bite chilli sauce (adjust to taste)
- 8 small soft tortillas (corn or flour)
For the Spicy Slaw:
- 1/2 small red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon Scorpions Bite chilli sauce (use more for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Toppings:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh coriander leaves (optional)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Method
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Prepare the Meat:
- In a small bowl, mix the cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and coat with the spice mixture.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and cook the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. (For beef or pork, cook until browned and tender.)
- Remove from the heat, allow to rest for a few minutes, and then shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the shredded chicken with 2 tablespoons of Scorpions Bite chilli sauce for a fiery kick.
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Make the Spicy Slaw:
- In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, carrot, red onion, and red chilli.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yoghurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and Scorpions Bite chilli sauce.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
- Add a generous portion of shredded chicken to each tortilla.
- Top with the spicy slaw, avocado slices, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.