Korean-Mexican Fusion Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Spicy Gochujang Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice

Korean-Mexican Fusion Instant Pot Chicken Tacos with Spicy Gochujang Salsa and Cilantro-Lime Rice

This unique recipe combines the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with the vibrant essence of Mexican street food. The chicken is marinated in a savory-sweet gochujang sauce, then cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, served in warm tortillas with a spicy salsa and refreshing cilantro-lime rice.

30m prep
25m cook
4 servings
medium difficulty
Total: 55m
Ingredients
chicken broth
1 /2 cup
soy sauce
2 tablespoons
sesame oil
1 tablespoon
gochujang
1 /4 cup
green onions
1 tablespoon
lime
1 whole
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
honey
2 tablespoons
minced garlic
1 teaspoon
water
1 1/2 cups
corn tortillas
4 whole
diced tomatoes
1 /4 cup
fresh cilantro
1 /4 cup
boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 pound
jasmine rice
1 cup
Instructions
1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic to create the marinade.

2

Add 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

3

Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

4

Remove the chicken and set aside. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the pot, scraping the bottom to deglaze.

5

Return the chicken to the pot, close the lid, and set to 'Manual' mode for 10 minutes. While the chicken cooks, prepare the cilantro-lime rice by rinsing 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

6

In a separate pot, combine the rinsed rice, 1 1/2 cups water, the juice of 1 lime, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Once the chicken is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

8

Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks. For the spicy salsa, mix 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped green onions in a bowl.

9

To serve, warm 4 corn tortillas, fill them with shredded chicken, top with spicy salsa, and garnish with additional cilantro.

10

Serve with cilantro-lime rice on the side.

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