HOISIN CHICKEN TACOS😍

Y’all know by now the key to my heart is pretty much anything in taco form. Taking inspiration from the flavors in Peking duck and Mandarin pancakes, these tacos are the fusion dinner you didn’t know you needed. The chicken skin gets perfectly crispy, adding a savory crunch in every bite, it’s utter perfection. You’re gonna love this one!

**Please note this recipe is not traditional whatsoever, just an inspiration for a twist on a taco night. If you are looking for a traditional Peking duck recipe, you can find a great one by Woks of Life here, which is what I used to pull inspiration from. Hope you check them out!

Serves 2.

Ingredients:

For the Hoisin Chicken Tacos:

• 2 boneless skin on chicken thighs

• ½ tsp 5 spice powder

• 2 tbsps Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

• 2 tbsps soy sauce

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp neutral oil

• 2-3 tbsps hoisin sauce

• Tortillas (I used Siete Foods Cassava tortillas as the texture mimics a Mandarin pancake a bit better than corn or flour)

• 1 cucumber, julienned

• 1 carrot or daikon, peeled and julienned

Directions:

For the Crispy Hoisin Chicken Tacos:

• If you bought bone-in chicken thighs, use kitchen shears to cut out the bone but keep the skin. Use a meat pounder or heavy bottom pan to flatten out the chicken so that the thickness is even. This helps the skin get crispy and the chicken will cook more evenly.

• Add to a bowl with the 5 spice powder, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and a small pinch of salt. Marinate for as long as you have time - ideally 20-30 minutes.

• Let the chicken come to room temperature while you heat up a cast iron on medium high heat.

• Once the pan is hot, drizzle in the oil and add the chicken skin side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is browned and crispy. It might get a little smokey in your kitchen but as long as the chicken isn’t burned you’re good ;)

• Flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

• Toast your tortillas for 30 seconds, then spread the hoisin sauce on the tortillas, add the chicken and the veggies, and enjoy!