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Smoky Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Mayo

Slow Roasted Chicken will be a hit in your house! Bursting with flavour and easy to make
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken

  • 1 pack Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 Onion, thinly
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic leave whole
  • 1 Red pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 spoonful Corn meal Optional

Mexican Flavoured Liquid

  • *Simmer in a Small Pot*
  • 2 1/2 cups Stock - Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian your choice
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
  • 1 stems 1 stem Cilantro, washed keep whole
  • 1 tbsp. Chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp. Adobo liquid from a can of chipotle in adobos
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp. Cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp Agave Nectar or honey
  • 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp. Tomato paste
  • 1 bottle Beer
  • 1/2 Lime squeezed
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

For The Chipotle Mayo

  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 Chipotle chilli from a can of chipotles in adobo diced with a small spoonful of liquid
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. Freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375° 
    Season your chicken thighs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chilli powder.
    In a heavy oven safe pot, Add olive oil. Add chicken to the pot, and slightly brown each side. This will take approximately 7 minutes in total.
    Remove the chicken to a plate for a brief moment. At this point, add in the onion, garlic, and peppers. Saute everything for approximately 3-4 mintues.
    Add in half of the bottle of beer to deglaze the pan. Allow the alcohol to burn off and almost dissipate. This will take approximately 4 minutes.
    Pour the Mexican Spice Liquid Blend and the BBQ sauce over the chicken. Mix everything good.
    Cover the chicken and place it in the oven for approximately 1 hour.
    Remove the lid and continue to bake in the oven for another 10 minutes.
    Using 2 forks, shred the chicken. You are ready to serve!
    Possible Taco Toppings:Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, goat cheese, and chipotle sauce and soft tortilla shells slightly grilled