Something you perhaps don’t know about me is that I love country music and passionately feel this is a life avenue yet to be explored. The plan is to move to Nashvillle and basically become famous. I feel like my obsession with the TV show Nashville and anything Jonny Cash related means this is a real possibility. I would wear cowboy boots, say y’all and be friends with the cool people.
Given that I am off to America next week to pursue this dream (and also just go for a holiday) it feels only fitting to make Californian style taco taco tacos.
Cajun Chicken Tacos
Serves 2
Ingredients
Masa Harina (corn flour to make your own tortillas)
250g sliced chicken
1tbs cumin
1tbs garlic powder
1tbs onion powder
1tbs cayenne
Salt
Bunch of coriander
1/2 cup finely sliced fennel
1/4 cup purple cabbage finely chopped
3tbs sour cream
1/2tbs sugar
Zest and juice of 3 limes
Method
Mix the spices and a pinch of salt together then coat the chicken in it. Put aside to marinate.
Mix the sour cream, lime zest and juice, sugar and a pinch of salt together for your dressing. Using a mandolin or peeler slice your fennel and cabbage and mix with your chopped coriander.
If you are making your own tortillas, follow the packet instructions now. For two portions, I used 1 cup flour to 3/4 cup water but each brand differs slightly so add the water in little instalments until the flour completely binds. For those without a tortilla press – it’s not impossible just use a rolling pin and a little elbow grease.
Heat some oil in your pan then fry your chicken on a hight heat until cooked through. This should only take 5 minutes or so.
Enjoy with you fingers… and a beer.
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