Description
Elevate your taco night with this irresistible Korean Chicken Tacos Recipe! These tacos bring together tender, saucy ground chicken and caramelized kimchi topped with vibrant veggies and a creamy sriracha drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they promise a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that the whole family will love. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this easy-to-make dish is a fantastic way to add a unique twist to your dinner routine. Enjoy customizing each taco with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable meal experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups kimchi
- 8 fajita-size flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Pinches of salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tablespoon ginger paste or 1-inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- For serving: cucumbers, carrots, avocado, fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions), crushed peanuts, sriracha mayo, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground chicken until fully cooked (5–6 minutes) and season with salt and pepper. Whisk sauce ingredients separately.
- 2. In another skillet, cook chopped kimchi in avocado oil until softened and caramelized (about 5 minutes). Add brown sugar during cooking.
- 3. Slice cucumbers and carrots; chop fresh herbs and crushed peanuts.
- 4. Warm tortillas, then layer chicken, caramelized kimchi, veggies, avocado, herbs, crushed peanuts, and drizzle of sriracha mayo on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg