Hatch Chile Chicken Street Tacos

You’ll get a taste of Albuquerque, New Mexico once you bite into these Hatch Green Chile Chicken Street Tacos.

BEHIND THESE HATCH CHILE TACOS

Step into the streets of Albuquerque, New Mexico as you taste these spicy tacos made with Hatch Green Chiles. If you’ve ever visited Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’ll notice that this is the infamous state that grows Chiles! Almost every restaurant and fast food chains has some sort of chile in their menues.

During the month of August, it’s the season for red and green chiles that are being roasted on the streets. 

Heck, you can get the red and green chiles that are called “the Christmas”. I prefer the green chiles instead of the red. The green seems to have a lighter flavor where as the red is more bold and spicier in tastes. When I visitied my family in Los Angeles recently, I forgot to visit those taco trucks that I have been missing out on.  Not only the taco trucks but the taco street vendors too.  There are so many street vendors in LA.  You’ll run into the hot dogs vendors or the fruit vendors that’s always hanging out in every block, or even the corn man ringing  his little bells walking down the street in your block. 

Yes, I grew up in those type of streets.  Oh yeah, Los Angeles either smells like street vendors’ cooking their foods or the stinky piss – LOL! The other day, I was craving my usual chicken street tacos.

So, I decided to fuse a little spicyness to my chicken. I grabbed a jar of hatch chile that I bought locally here in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  I thought I should make a recipe using green chiles since I live here in ABQ.

WHAT ARE HATCH CHILES?

Hatch chiles are a type of pepper that are grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. Known for their unique flavor profile, hatch chiles range in heat from mild to hot, with a slightly sweet and smoky taste that sets them apart from other types of peppers. They are commonly used in Southwestern cuisine, particularly in dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and salsas.

HATCH GREEN CHILE CHICKEN STREET TACOS BREAKDOWN

• Chicken Strips
• Hatch Green Chiles
• Gluten Free Corn Tortillas
• Cilantro and Onions
• The OG’s (Onion and Garlic Powders)

I chose to use a pound of chicken strips that were precut by the butcher.  You can also use the rotiserrie chicken at your local grocery store.  It’s easier to shred if you want your chicken to be shredded.  I wanted to make my own to control the level of sodium. I added hatch green chiles from a local vendor from Albuquerque.  You can use the canned green chiles. They’re probably better and a bit milder if you can not take on the heat!  You may want to add a dollop of sour cream which can cool your tongue off too.

For a healthier spin on these tacos, I bought gluten free white tortillas.  The texture was a little harder so I heated them over a flat pan and squeezed a bit of lemon juice to make it pliable.  This also adds a little flavor since I don’t add salt to most of my recipes.

Hatch chile chicken street tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With their bold flavors and fresh ingredients, these tacos are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you’re looking for a tasty meal that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds, give this recipe a try! 

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