Ingredients
1 medium onion, cut into wedges, keeping root intact
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, coarsely crushed
1½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Juice form 1 Lime
Sea Salt Flakes (for finishing)
8 corn tortillas, warmed (for serving); homemade if possible
2 avocados, sliced (for serving)
Possible Toppings
- Cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Shredded lettuce or cabbage
- Mexican cheese such as queso fresco, cotija or Monterey jack cheese
- Mexican crema or sour cream
- Guacamole
- Sliced Jalapeno
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Toss onion, garlic, chicken, cumin, paprika, cayenne, oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Grill onion and chicken until cooked through and lightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes. Drizzle with lime juice and season with sea salt flakes, to your liking. Rough chop chicken and serve with tortillas, avocados, Charred Tomatillo Salsa Verde, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.