Nong's Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Mix up your next Taco Tuesday with a twist on the classic. Nong's Khao Man Gai Sauce pairs perfectly with a fresh pineapple salsa, bringing exciting (and delicious) new flavors to taco night.

Everything you need to make these tasty tacos is listed below - or you can follow along with our step-by-step video here.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb bonless skinless chicken thighs
• Salt, to taste
• Ground pepper, to taste
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh oregano
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp Sichuan pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ cup Nong’s Khao Man Gai Sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ tbsp lemongrass paste
• Hard or soft taco shells
• Lettuce for topping

For the Salsa:

• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/3 cup red bell pepper, diced
• ¼ cup red onion, diced
• 1/8 cup green chili, diced
• 1/8 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Salt, to taste
• Ground pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Add your oil to a nonstick skillet or cast iron and bring to med-high heat.
2. Place the chicken thighs into the skillet, along with the full sprigs of thyme and oregano. Do this in batches, if necessary.
3. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. Discard the thyme and oregano.
5. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic to the pan and saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Next, add the cumin, Sichuan pepper, and paprika to the pan, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute. 
7. Add in the Nong's sauce, chicken stock, and lemongrass paste, stir to combine, and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, slice the chicken into bite-sized strips. Then, add to the pan and mix well, cooking for 2 additional minutes allowing the sauce to thicken.
9. For the salsa, combine pineapple, red bell pepper, red onion, green chili, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a bowl and mix to combine.
10. To assemble, layer in the lettuce, marinated chicken, and salsa to your taco shells.

Enjoy!