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Trash-Talk Tacos

Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

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In the kindest and sincerest way possible, we'd like to let you know that Trash-Talk Tacos really are the best of all the options out there. Don't be offended; we like yours, too. But these... these are saucy, sweet, and savory. They're pressure-cooked and just so tasty. Nothing else can ever compare! The truth hurts sometimes, even when it's delivered with love. So, make yourself feel better with a handful of Trash-Talk Tacos!

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Ingredients

  • For the tacos:
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
  • 1 (16-ounce) jar mild salsa
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 (6-inch) corn or flour tortillas, warmed
  • Optional toppings:
  • sour cream, to taste
  • avocado, to taste, sliced
  • cilantro, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -In a pressure cooker, add the chicken, the salsa, the honey, the chipotle peppers, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and the garlic powder and use tongs to toss well.

Step 2 -Place the lid on the pressure cooker and lock it in place.

Step 3 -Turn the steam release to the sealing position.

Step 4 -Select the "manual/pressure cook" setting, then "high pressure," and set for 8 minutes. It will take about 12-14 minutes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure before it starts to cook.

Step 5 -Carefully turn the steam release handle to the venting position, then let the steam fully escape, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6 -Take the lid off the pressure cooker and transfer the chicken to a bowl, leaving the sauce mixture.

Step 7 -Select the "sauté" setting on the pressure cooker, then the "high temperature" setting.

Step 8 -Bring the sauce mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 15 minutes.

Step 9 -Press "cancel" on the pressure cooker.

Step 10 -While the sauce mixture boils, use two forks to shred the chicken.

Step 11 -Place the shredded chicken in the sauce mixture and stir to coat.

Step 12 -Taste the chicken mixture and season with the extra salt, as needed. Stir to combine.

Step 13 -Serve the chicken in the warm tortillas topped with the sour cream, the avocado, and the cilantro.

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