Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs Chicken (boneless and skinless, chicken breast, cut into small 1-1.5 inch cubes)

2 tbsp

Olive Oil (or canola oil, for cooking)

Garlic (cloves, for marinade)

3 tbsp

Olive Oil (for marinade)

1/2 cup

Cilantro (for marinade)

Lime (about 1/4 cup juice, for marinade)

1/2 tsp

Salt and Black Pepper (for marinade, adjust per taste)

Red Bell Pepper (Fire Roasted Whole Red Peppers)

1/2 cup

Almonds (silvered almonds, toasted in skillet until lite brown, about 1-2 minutes)

1/2 cup

Tomatoes (fire roasted tomatoes, water drained)

1/2 tbsp

Smoked Paprika

3 tbsp

Sherry Vinegar

1/2 tsp

Oregano (dried)

2 tbsp

Parsley (fresh leaves, chopped)

Salt and Black Pepper (as per taste, about 1/2 tsp each)

1/3 cup

Olive Oil

Tortillas (medium, soft corn tortillas for tacos)

Cucumber (small diced)

1 cup

Cherry Tomatoes (ripe, small diced)

Cotija Cheese (for serving)

Lime (cut in wedges, for serving)