"NEXTOVER" CHICKEN TACOS WITH QUICK REFRIED BEANS

If you're following the #cook90 initiative and made Crispy Chicken and Potatoes With Cabbage Slaw, these tacos are a delicious and clever use of "nextovers" (what we call leftovers transformed into a new dish the next day). Warming the chicken in tangy tomatillo salsa and topping it with bright cabbage slaw brings it back to life, and the super-fast, garlicky beans round out the meal.

Provided by David Tamarkin

Categories #cook90 Dinner Chicken Taco Bean Salsa Cabbage Cilantro Tortillas Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Healthy

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

4 cooked chicken thighs from Crispy Chicken and Potatoes With Cabbage Slaw or about 2 cups shredded chicken
1 cup good-quality tomatillo salsa
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, pressed or finely chopped
1 1/4 cups cooked or 1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
4 corn tortillas
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup leftover slaw from Crispy Chicken and Potatoes With Cabbage Slaw, optional
Chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce (for serving)

Steps:

Pull meat from chicken; discard skin. Warm chicken and salsa in a large skillet over medium-low heat until heated through.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 1 minute. Add beans, salt, and 1/2 cup water and cook, stirring and crushing beans with the back of a large spoon, until warmed through and creamy, about 3 minutes. Let sit until ready to use.
Working one at a time, warm tortillas with tongs directly over a gas burner, turning often, until lightly charred and puffed in spots, about 1 minute per side. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in foil and heat in a 350°F oven until warmed through, or wrap in damp paper towels and microwave in 20-second bursts until warm.) Transfer to a plate and cover with a kitchen towel to keep warm.
Fill tortillas with chicken and top with avocado, slaw, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, hot sauce, and refried beans alongside.

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McBroSki

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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the tacos were delicious. I will definitely be making these again.

Carmella Alvarado

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I'm a home cook and I found this recipe to be easy to follow and the tacos turned out great! My family loved them.

Flossie Hollis

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I'm a professional chef, and I was very impressed with this recipe. The tacos were well-balanced and had a great depth of flavor. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.

Sibongile Mashigo

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These tacos were amazing! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making these again.

Suban Ali

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I'm dairy-free, and I was able to make these tacos without any dairy. I just used dairy-free sour cream and cheese, and they were still delicious.

Anita CH

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I'm on a low-carb diet, and these tacos are a great option for me. They're made with whole-wheat tortillas, which are lower in carbs than white tortillas.

Osman Vip

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I'm gluten-free, and I'm so happy that I found this recipe. The tacos are made with corn tortillas, so they're naturally gluten-free.

Mahad Ali

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I'm a vegetarian, but I still love these tacos. I just substitute the chicken with grilled veggies, and they're just as delicious.

Maame Yeboah

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I love grilling, and these tacos are the perfect grilled meal. The chicken comes out juicy and smoky, and the refried beans are the perfect complement.

Muhammad nasir

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I'm always on the lookout for budget-friendly recipes, and these tacos are definitely affordable. They're made with simple, inexpensive ingredients that you can find at any grocery store.

Abdullah Ch

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I'm a busy mom of two and I don't have a lot of time to cook. These tacos are a lifesaver! They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids.

Ibex wolf

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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and these tacos definitely fit the bill. They're packed with protein and veggies, and the avocado crema is a great source of healthy fats.