Zesty Chicken Tacos

Everyone loves easy to make tacos and these zesty chicken with a simple Calabrian Chili Pepper marinade are perfect for weeknight meals, game day parties or after school snacks.

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 4-6 small soft flour tortillas
• 1 cup grated DeLallo Colby Jack Cheese
• 1/2 cup DeLallo Roasted Pepper Bruschetta
• 1/2 cup DeLallo Pepperoncini
• Fresh chopped cilantro for garnishing
• Marinade:
• 3/4 cup DeLallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 6 DeLallo Calabrian Chili Peppers
• 1 tablespoon DeLallo Calabrian Chili Pepper Oil
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS

1. Add all of your marindate ingredients in a bowl and whisk until combined.
2. Place the chicken thighs into a bowl and add your marinade.
3. Let the chicken rest for at least two hours (overnight for maximum flavor).
4. Char the tortillas over a gas flame and set aside.
5. Preheat the grill to a high heat.
6. Grill the chicken until no longer pink in the center and transfer to a plate.
7. Chop the chicken into thin strips and place in the center of each tortilla.
8. Top with a spoonful of bruscehtta, a sprinkle of grated cheese and a pepperonicini.
9. Garnish with plenty of fresh chopped cilantro.