Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe

Chipotle chicken tacos on a serving board.

Chipotle Chicken Tacos are marinated in a smoky, spicy chipotle sauce that brings just the right level of heat. Pile it high in a warm tortilla with your favorite fresh toppings for a great meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 410kcal

Equipment

large skillet
small bowl
Food processor
cast iron skillet

Ingredients

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped (adjust to your heat preference)
2 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
corn tortillas
toppings: of your choice

Guacamole:

5-6 ripe avocados
1 lime juiced
½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin optional
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper optional, for heat
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro or a small bunch of cilantro.

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and well coated with the sauce.
For the guacamole, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a large blender.
Add lime, mayonnaise, salt, cumin, cayenne, and cilantro to the blender.
Pulse on high till all ingredients are well blended and guacamole is smooth. Transfer to a separate bowl.
Serve the tacos: heat tortillas on a dry cast iron skillet or in the microwave.
Fill each tortilla with a generous amount of the chipotle chicken mixture.
Top with purple cabbage, guacamole, Mexican crema or sour cream, feta, cilantro and lime.
Enjoy!

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