Ingredients:

  • 680 grams Chicken Thighs
  • 15 ml Avocado Oil
  • 120 ml Chicken Bone Broth
  • 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 15 ml Smoked Paprika
  • 5 ml Ground Cumin
  • 5 ml Garlic Powder
  • 5 ml Onion Powder
  • 2.5 ml Mexican Oregano
  • 2.5 ml Chili Powder
  • 5 ml Kosher Salt
  • 2.5 ml Black Pepper
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
  • 1 large avocado, sliced
  • 60 grams Cotija cheese
  • 4 lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Prep and Season: Pat the chicken thighs completely dry with paper towels. Note: Moisture on the surface prevents a good sear. Toss the chicken in a bowl with the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper until heavily coated.
  2. The over High heat Sear: Heat the avocado oil in your skillet over medium high heat until it starts to shimmer and dance. Place the chicken in the pan, ensuring they don't overlap.
  3. The Crust Formation: Cook the chicken for 5 minutes without moving them until a dark golden crust forms on the bottom. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the bone broth and lime juice. Note: This will bubble violently; use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits from the pan.
  5. Simmer and Soften: Reduce the heat to medium low and let the liquid simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce has reduced by half.
  6. The Quick Shred: Move the chicken to a cutting board. Use two forks to pull the meat apart into bite-sized shreds. It should pull apart easily.
  7. Re incorporate and Glaze: Toss the shredded meat back into the skillet with the remaining liquid. Cook for 2 minutes until the chicken has absorbed the sauce and looks glossy.
  8. Char the Tortillas: While the chicken rests, place your corn tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side until they show small charred spots.
  9. Assemble: Pile the chicken into the warm tortillas. Top with the red onion, cilantro, avocado slices, and a heavy sprinkle of Cotija cheese.
  10. Final Touch: Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over everything right before serving to wake up the flavors.