Michelada Chicken Tacos

Drinks and dinner all in one! These michelada-infused tacos bring happy hour to you–in less than an hour.
Prep 30 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Servings 8

Ingredient List

Creamy Cabbage Slaw

  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage

Chicken

  • 1/2 cup Mexican beer
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste (from 8-oz can)
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces

Tacos

  • 1 package (6.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Soft Tortilla Bowls (8 Count)
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
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Preparation

  1. In medium bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic and lime juice. Add cabbage; toss to coat.
  2. In medium bowl, beat beer, hot sauce, soy sauce, honey, tomato paste and taco seasoning mix with whisk.
  3. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes on first side, without moving, until chicken is browned on bottom and releases easily from pan. Stir chicken; stir in beer mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook 6 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and chicken is no longer pink in center.
  4. Divide Creamy Cabbage Slaw among bowls. Spoon chicken mixture into bowls; top with remaining ingredients.

Expert Tips

  • Mexican hot sauce works best in this recipe. Our favorite is Cholula™ original hot sauce.
  • Michelada is a drink made with beer, lime juice, piquant seasonings and sometimes tomato juice. We tested with different Mexican beers and preferred dark malted lagers for this recipe.

Nutrition

  • 1 Serving Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 130);  Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 4g ,Trans Fat 0g);  Cholesterol 75mg;  Sodium 610mg;  Potassium 220mg;  Total Carbohydrate 19g (Dietary Fiber 1g ,Sugars 5g);  Protein 18g
  • % Daily Value: Vitamin A 8%;  Vitamin C 8%;  Calcium 8%;  Iron 10%
  • Exchanges: 1/2 Starch;  1/2 Other Carbohydrate;  1/2 Vegetable;  2 1/2 Very Lean Meat;  2 1/2 Fat
  • Carbohydrate Choice: 1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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