Ingredients Instructions

Salsa

2 medium tomatoes 1/2 medium white onion, quartered 1 medium red bell pepper 4 scallions, root ends trimmed Extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo (or more, depending on how spicy you want your salsa) 1 teaspoons fresh lime juice Kosher salt

Rub

1 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoons prepared chili powder 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

 

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, each 3 to 4 ounces Fresh lime juice 8 flour tortillas 6 to 8 inches 1/2 cups crumbled fresh goat cheese

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1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over high heat (500° to 550°F) .
2. Prepare the grill for cooking over high heat (550°F) .
3. Lightly brush the tomatoes, onion quarters, bell pepper, and scallions with oil. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the vegetables over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until they are charred all over and tender, turning as needed. Remove the vegetables from the grill as they are done. The onion and bell pepper will take 10 to 12 minutes, the tomatoes will take 6 to 8 minutes, and the scallion will take 2 to 4 minutes. Place the bell pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Lightly brush the tomatoes, onion quarters, bell pepper, and scallions with oil. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the vegetables over high heat, with the lid closed, until they are charred all over and tender, turning as needed. Remove the vegetables from the grill as they are done. The onion and bell pepper will take 10 to 12 minutes, the tomatoes will take 6 to 8 minutes, and the scallion will take 2 to 4 minutes. Place the bell pepper in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, process the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle chiles, and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt. Pour the salsa into a glass or stainless steel bowl and set aside.
6. In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients. Lightly brush the chicken thighs on both sides with oil and season evenly with the rub.
7. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the thighs over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
8. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the thighs over high heat, with the lid closed, until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F , 6 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
9. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the thighs over direct high heat, with the lid closed, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F , 6 to 8 minutes, turning once or twice. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool.
10. When the thighs are cool enough to handle, cut them into ⅓-inch pieces and put them in a large bowl along with ⅓ cup of the salsa. Remove and discard the stem, skin, and seeds from the bell pepper. Chop the bell pepper and the scallions and add them to the bowl; toss to combine. Season with salt and lime juice.
11. Heat the tortillas over direct heat just to soften them, 30 seconds to 1 minute, turning once.
12. Heat the tortillas over high heat just to soften them, 30 seconds to 1 minute, turning once.
13. Heat the tortillas over direct high heat just to soften them, 30 seconds to 1 minute, turning once.
14. Lay the tortillas in a single layer on a work surface. Evenly divide the cheese and the chicken-vegetable mixture among the tortillas. Fold up the tortillas and serve with the remaining salsa on the side.