Tuesday, June 17, 2014

BBQ Tacos with Roasted Pepper Relish

These tacos are an homage to some we had this past weekend at my brother-in-laws house.  Smoky BBQ chicken with sweet grilled pineapple is an amazing combination.  The sweet balances the salty smoke for a taste bud explosion.


Here's what you'll need:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt and pepper
1/2 c BBQ sauce (I used mesquite smoked)
1/2 fresh pineapple
1 red bell pepper
1 c corn (I used left-over)
1/2 c chopped tomatoes
1/4 c cilantro leaves
juice of 1 lime
salt and pepper
flour tortillas, to serve
shredded cheddar, to serve
sour cream, to serve

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.  Cook on a hot grill 3-4 minutes, until it easily releases from the grate.  Turn over and spread with half of the BBQ sauce.   Cook 3-4 minutes on opposite side (depending on size) or until juices run clear.  Spread with remaining BBQ sauce.  Flip once more, and cook just long enough to caramelize the BBQ sauce.


Remove to a plate.  Cover with foil and set aside.  Thinly slice the chicken.



Cut the pineapple into 6-8 spears.  Arrange on a medium-high grill.  Cook just until it easily loosens from the grate.


Turn.  Cook 2-3 minutes more.  You still want the pineapple to be firm, but have a smoky taste.


Remove and coarsely chop.  Set aside.


Place the whole bell pepper on the grill.  When it begins to blister, turn it over.  When the whole pepper has blistered, remove to a bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 5 minutes.

With hands or a paper towel, remove most of the charred bits and the seeds from the pepper.


Coarsely chop the pepper.

Now, assemble the relish.


Combine the corn, pepper, tomatoes, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl.  Season with salt and pepper.  Stir well.


To serve, spread a warm tortilla with sour cream.  Top with cheese, chicken, pineapple and relish.


Serves 3-4.

Enjoy!

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