Leftover chicken turns into tacos with a Middle Eastern twist when the traditional condiments are swapped for hummus and a refreshing red onion, sesame, and mint topping. 

Chicken Tacos With Hummus & Sesame-mint Salsa

Author
Lior Lev Sercarz, from "Mastering Spice" by Lior Lev Sercarz
Servings
4 to 6
Category

Main Course

Ingredients

  • 3 cups roasted chicken, shredded 
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, preferably unhulled, toasted
  • 6 tablespoons hummus
  • 6 flour tortillas (5 to 6 inches in diameter)
  • 1/3 cup tahini

Directions

  1. Toss the onion with mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt. 
  2. Warm the tortillas. Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on each tortilla. Top with chicken, drizzle on tahini (about 2 tablespoons each), and spoon on the salsa.

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