Grilled Chicken Tacos Alambres

Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon dried ancho chile powder
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1 cup cored seeded and finely chopped fresh poblano chile (about 2)
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juice of
• kosher salt
• 1/2 cup grated oaxaca cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 marinate the chicken: mix lime juice, chile powder, garlic, salt, oregano, and pepper; whisk in oil.
• 2 place chicken in a large ziploc, add marinade, and refrigerate for no longer than 1 1/2 hours.
• 3 make the filling: prepare a medium hot charcoal fire, or place a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
• 4 remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
• 5 grill chicken (if searing in skillet, use 1 tablespoon oil), flipping after about 4 minutes, until it's just firm to the touch and cooked, through, about 9 minutes total.
• 6 let cool, then chop into fine pieces.
• 7 heat skillet over medium heat, adding 1 tablespoon of oil and the bacon.
• 8 cook, stirring frequently, until bacon just begins to brown.
• 9 turn to medium-high, add chiles and onions.
• 10 cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften.
• 11 add chopped chicken, cilantro, and lime juice, stirring constantly until chicken is hot.
• 12 taste, and adjust seasoning with salt.
• 13 sprinkle grated cheese over the top, remove pan from heat, and allow cheese to melt.
• 14 serve with soft tacos, salsa, etc.