Introducing Taco Tuesday, Texas style. We teamed up with some of our favorite chefs to give you a taste of Texas at home. Let's get cooking with chef Mo Assi, owner of Crush Taco, as he makes his famous Grilled Chicken Tacos. Stay home for now but make sure you add Visit Frisco to your Texas bucket list and make Crush Taco your first stop.

RECIPE HERB GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS

INGREDIENTS

HERB CHICKEN:
  • 4 chicken thighs, boneless
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper, ground
  • ½ tsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, fine chopped
  • ½ tbsp fresh thyme, fine chopped
ROASTED GARLIC CREMA:
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, whole
  • ½ tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
FOR ASSEMBLY:
  • Corn tortillas
  • Shredded green cabbage
  • Avocado slices
  • Crumbled queso fresco
  • Cilantro

HOW TO MAKE HERB GRILLED CHICKEN TACOS

STEP ONE:

In a medium-sized bowl, mix chicken with spices and herbs, cover and let sit in fridge for 24 hours.

STEP TWO:

Add garlic and oil to a piece of foil and ball up. Cook at 350 for 30 minutes. Remove garlic and let cool for a minute in a bowl. Mash with a fork and mix with remaining ingredients.

STEP THREE:

Grill chicken thighs and slice.

STEP FOUR:

Heat tortillas in cast iron pan with a touch of oil.

STEP FIVE:

Dress your tacos with cabbage, roasted garlic crema, sliced avocado, queso fresco, cilantro and enjoy.

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