Grab Your Dutch Oven, Because You've Got to Make These Tender, Pull-Apart Tacos for Cinco de Mayo

There's no better meal to serve tomorrow than tacos – and we just might have the perfect recipe. While you probably think about tossing your taco meat onto the grill for a bit of char and smoky flavor, you can achieve wonderfully fork tender meat without stepping away from the stove. All you need is your Dutch oven (and your favorite taco toppings, of course).

Putting chicken breasts into your Dutch oven and cooking them partially on the stove, partially simmering in the oven achieves two key taco successes. It gives you an initial sear, but it also infuses moisture to keep that chicken from drying out in the oven. And you'll get the bonus of extra-flavorful taco meat by cooking it in a mixture of chipotle peppers with adobo, broth, tomatillos and tomatoes.

The end result? One impressively good taco! We love serving this Dutch oven recipe with a fresh salsa and homemade tortillas.

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Did you know Cinco de Mayo – a commemoration of a Mexican war victory – isn’t actually celebrated in Mexico with the same gusto that it is north of the border? While May 5 may not be a major holiday down south, it's become an opportunity to celebrate Mexican history, identity and cuisine here in the United States. And right now is the perfect time to try some classic dishes from Mexico.

We teamed up with an esteemed Mexican chef to bring you clean, flavorful, authentic Mexican eats. Chef Francisco Alejandri Vazquez shares a collection of recipes that are a celebration of flavors from his home country, with a tortilla salad inspired by fusion cuisine in Mexico City to lime-infused ceviche tostadas hailing from the seaside city of Puerto Vallarta. This Cinco de Mayo, these recipes will transport you to the flavor-rich nation of Mexico.

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