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Korean Chicken Tacos

Korean Chicken Tacos

Delicious Korean Chicken Tacos blend savory flavors with a delightful crunch for a meal that pleases everyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Course: Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • pinches salt
  • pinches pepper
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste or fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
  • 2 cups kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons toasted avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 8 fajita-size (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • For serving: cucumbers, carrots, avocado, fresh herbs (cilantro, mint, green onions), crushed peanuts, sriracha mayo, lime wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • serving platter

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Season with pinches of salt and pepper.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, whisk together the sauce: 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 cloves minced garlic, ½ tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sriracha, and 3 tablespoons warm water, until smooth and well-combined. Reduce the heat to low and add the sauce to the chicken, stirring to combine.
  3. In a small skillet over medium heat, add 2 teaspoons avocado oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped kimchi. Cook for five minutes, until much of the moisture has evaporated from the kimchi. Add 2 teaspoons brown sugar and continue cooking until the kimchi is softened and caramelizing around the edges, another five minutes.
  4. Slice cucumbers and carrots into thin strips; slice an avocado; chop fresh herbs and peanuts.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave, or grill them directly on a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
  6. To each tortilla, add a scoop of Korean chicken, a spoonful of caramelized kimchi, and pile on fresh veggies, avocado, and herbs. Finish with a sprinkle of peanuts, drizzle of sriracha mayo, and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. This recipe is perfect for a quick dinner or a fun taco night with friends.

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