Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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10
servings
1 stick

unsalted butter

softened

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

chili powder

4 unit

garlic cloves

crushed

1 tsp

orange zest

finely grated

2 tbsp

orange juice

fresh

1 tsp

lime zest

finely grated

1 tbsp

lime juice

fresh

1 tbsp

honey

2 tsp

ground cumin

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 pinch

pepper

4 pound

chicken

3 unit

poblano peppers

sliced lengthwise 1/2 inch thick

1 unit

jalapeno

sliced lengthwise 1/4 inch thick

0.25 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

12 unit

Dr Pepper

1 cup

canola oil

for frying

20 unit

corn tortillas

small

20 unit

flour tortillas

small

2 cup

Oaxaca cheese

shredded

15 unit

black beans

drained and rinsed

1.25 cup

white onion

finely chopped

1 cup

sour cream

1 tbsp

lime juice

fresh

1 pinch

kosher salt

1 unit

salsa

for serving

1 unit

avocado

diced, for serving

1 unit

cilantro

chopped, for serving

1 unit

lime wedges

for serving

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

Prepare the butter mixture: In a food processor, combine softened butter, chopped onion, chili powder, crushed garlic, orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, honey, cumin, and salt. Puree until smooth.

Step 3
~4 min

Loosen the chicken's breast and thigh skin.

Step 4
~4 min

Spread three-fourths of the butter mixture under the chicken's skin.

Step 5
~4 min

Rub the remaining butter mixture over the chicken.

Step 6
~4 min

Let the chicken stand for 30 minutes.

Step 7
~4 min

Prepare the vegetables: In a medium roasting pan, toss sliced poblano peppers, jalapeno, sliced onion, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 8
~4 min

Place the Dr Pepper can in the center of the roasting pan.

Step 9
~4 min

Stand the chicken upright on the can.

Step 10
~4 min

Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 11
~4 min

Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).

Step 12
~4 min

Continue roasting the chicken for 45 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the inner thigh registers 155°F (68°C) and the vegetables are tender.

Step 13
~4 min

Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before transferring to a carving board.

Step 14
~4 min

Discard the soda from the can.

Step 15
~4 min

Remove the meat and skin from the chicken and shred.

Step 16
~4 min

Add the shredded chicken and skin to the roasting pan with the vegetables. Toss to combine.

Step 17
~4 min

Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 18
~4 min

Prepare the corn tortillas: Heat canola oil in a medium skillet until shimmering.

Step 19
~4 min

Add a corn tortilla to the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until pliable, about 20 seconds.

Step 20
~4 min

Fold the tortilla in half and fry, using tongs to prop it open and turning occasionally, until a crisp shell forms, about 1 to 2 minutes longer.

Step 21
~4 min

Transfer the fried tortilla to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.

Step 22
~4 min

Repeat with the remaining corn tortillas, adding more oil as needed.

Step 23
~4 min

Prepare the flour tortillas: Heat a large cast-iron griddle over medium heat.

Step 24
~4 min

Place 2 or 3 flour tortillas on the griddle.

Step 25
~4 min

Scatter cheese, black beans, and white onion on top of each tortilla.

Step 26
~4 min

Cook over medium heat until the cheese is melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 27
~4 min

Assemble the tacos: Working quickly, wrap a crispy corn tortilla in a flour tortilla, pressing gently to help it adhere.

Step 28
~4 min

Repeat with the remaining flour tortillas, cheese, beans, and white onion.

Step 29
~4 min

Prepare the lime cream: In a bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice and salt to taste.

Step 30
~4 min

Fill the double-decker taco shells with the Dr Pepper chicken and vegetable mixture.

Step 31
~4 min

Serve with the lime cream, salsa, avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken for longer for a more intense flavor.

Adjust the amount of jalapeno for desired spice level.

Warm the flour tortillas before assembling the tacos.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The chicken can be cooked ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and refried beans.

Offer a variety of toppings for guests to customize their tacos.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Refried beans
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tex-Mex

Cultural Significance

A popular and flavorful fusion cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Taco Tuesday

Occasion Tags

party
dinner party
game day
family dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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