YUCATAN CHICKEN PUFFY TACOS WITH PEANUT-RED CHILI BBQ SAUCE AND RED CABBAGE SLAW

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Yucatan Chicken Puffy Tacos with Peanut-Red Chili BBQ Sauce and Red Cabbage Slaw image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 47

1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
6 chicken thighs
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peanut-Red Chile BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
3 cups canned plum tomatoes and juices, pureed
1 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup molasses
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
3 tablespoons pasilla chili powder
2 tablespoons pureed chipotle chiles in adobo, pureed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups Mesa BBQ Sauce
2 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut butter
Salt and pepper
1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeeze orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
3 cups corn masa mix
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/4 cups warm water
Vegetable oil, for frying
Shredded chicken, guacamole, beans and cheese or your favorite filling
1/2 finely chopped roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk together orange and lime juices, chili and garlic in a shallow baking dish, add the chicken thighs, turn to coat and marinate 1 to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill to high or grill pan over high heat. Remove thighs from the marinade and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Brush with some of the peanut sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
  • Place tacos, chicken, peanut-red chili sauce, red cabbage slaw and relish in bowls and on serving platters and serve.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 30 to 40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
  • Heat the oil in medium saucepan over medium heat; add the ginger and cook until soft. Increase heat to high, add the BBQ sauce and chicken stock and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half.
  • Whisk in the soy sauce and peanut butter and cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place cabbage and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, orange juice, oil and honey and pour over the cabbage. Add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Combine the masa mix, salt and warm water in a large bowl and mix until a smooth dough forms. Pull off pieces of dough and roll them into balls about the size of a ping pong ball.
  • Cut a quart size resealable plastic bag open down both sides, to form a rectangle. Use the bag to line the tortilla press as you shape the tortillas so they do not stick: Lay 1 side of the plastic over the bottom of the press. Place a ball of dough in the center, and fold the other side of the plastic over the dough. Shut the top of the tortilla and press firmly down on the dough to shape the tortilla.
  • Meanwhile, pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a large deep pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Drop a tortilla into the hot oil and, using a metal spatula, repeatedly douse the tortilla with the hot oil until it begins to puff up. Flip it over and, using the spatula, make an indentation in the center of the tortilla to form a taco shape. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Fill each taco with 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken, guacamole, beans and cheese or your favorite filling.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl just before serving.

I love Raidian shougon
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was very flavorful. The red cabbage slaw was a nice addition. Overall, these tacos were good, but I would probably


Dan Hunter
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These tacos were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was flavorful. The red cabbage slaw was a nice addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul H Umar
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I loved these tacos! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was amazing. The red cabbage slaw was a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Dwight Baugh
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These tacos were delicious! The chicken was so moist and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. The red cabbage slaw was a great addition and added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


bimal khadka
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was very flavorful. The red cabbage slaw was a nice addition. Overall, these tacos were good, but I would probably


Trever Wells
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These tacos were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was flavorful. The red cabbage slaw was a nice addition. I will definitely be making these again.


amjad saqib
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I loved these tacos! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was amazing. The red cabbage slaw was a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Pancho Villa
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These tacos were delicious! The chicken was so moist and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was the perfect amount of sweet and spicy. The red cabbage slaw was a great addition and added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Abigail Annang
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was very flavorful. The red cabbage slaw was a nice addition. Overall, these tacos were good, but I would probably


Ana Kami Leota Fonomaaitu
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These tacos were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was amazing. The red cabbage slaw was a great addition and added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again.


Sade Ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in these tacos. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce is smoky and sweet. The red cabbage slaw is a great addition, and it adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again!


md rajibmasud
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These tacos were a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the peanut-red chili BBQ sauce was the perfect complement. The red cabbage slaw added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making these again.