Quick Mexican Chicken and Black Bean Tacos
Mexican Black Bean Tacos
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Ingredients
- 1 Bunch coriander, stems and leaves separated
- 1 Can tomatoes
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 1/2 reserved roast chicken (skin and bones removed), shredded.
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Method
1. Make the spicy sauce in a blender or food processor, puree the coriander stems with the tomatoes and jalapeno. Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened and reduced by half, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the chicken, season to taste, with salt and pepper. Heat the beans in a small frying pan on medium, stirring and smashing the beans with the back, of a large spoon, until they’re slightly thickened, three to four minutes. Season the beans with salt and pepper.
3. In a dry frying pan, heat the tortillas until warm and pliable. Assemble the tacos with he chicken, beans , sour cream and coriander leaves.
