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Cilantro+Citrus Marinated Chicken Tacos

Prep Time10 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time50 mins

Fresh orange juice and cilantro make a refreshing marinade for these chicken tacos. Top them with crisp red cabbage and pickled onions for a stellar flavor combo.

 ½ cup Fresh orange juice
 2 Jalapeños, seeded
 7 Garlic cloves
 1 tbsp PeppercornsBlack pepper can be substituted
 1 tbsp Salt
 1 cup Cilantro, stems and leaves
 4 Chicken thighs
 Toppings:Pickled onions, red cabbage, pico de Gallo, cheese, sour cream, fresh lime wedges
1

Blend together half of the juice, jalapeños, garlic, pepper or peppercorns and salt. Add cilantro and rest of juice and blend until smooth. Add more juice if marinade is to thick. The marinade should be the consistency like salsa, not pesto.

2

In oven safe glass bakeware, pour marinade over chicken thighs, covering them completely. Marinade for at least an hour or overnight.

3

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Allow chicken to come to room temp, about 20 minutes on the counter.
Bake chicken and marinade, for at least 40 minutes, until chicken is tender and pulls away from bone.

4

Reserve marinade in a bowl, while you shred the chicken. Spoon off the fat that raises to the top. (Marinade can be placed in fridge to assist process.)

Pour sauce over chicken and season with salt to taste.

5

Assemble taco and enjoy! Serve with beans and side salad.

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