Chipotle Chicken Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs
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Servings
8 tacos
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Calories
510 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Description
The chicken is tenderized and marinated for at least six hours in a mixture of chipotle chili powder, adobo sauce, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, and water, ensuring deep smoky-spicy flavor. It is then grilled until cooked through and optionally crisped in a pan for extra texture before serving.
The slaw combines shredded red cabbage, thin apple sticks, thinly sliced red onion, cilantro, and a tangy dressing of red wine vinegar, orange juice, lime zest and juice, and salt. This slaw brings a fresh, tangy crunch that contrasts with the warm, smoky chicken. The creamy chipotle sauce—made from mayonnaise, Mexican crema, chipotle chiles, lime juice, and garlic—adds cooling heat and moisture to the tacos.
Assembled on soft tortillas, these tacos provide complex layers of flavor and texture. They can be garnished with avocado slices and optionally accompanied by rice or burritos for a full meal. The marinade and slaw dressing both rely on citrus and acidity to brighten the smoky, spicy chicken, balancing richness and heat.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 avocado sliced
- 8 flour tortillas or corn tortillas, small
Chicken Marinade:
- 1/2 red onion chopped, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup distilled vinegar
- 1/3 cup water
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Red Cabbage Slaw:
- 5 cups red cabbage shredded
- 1 green apple peeled and cut into thin sticks
- 1 red onion sliced, small
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- lime juice of 1
- lime zest of 1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Mexican crema
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce roughly chopped, canned
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Make Chipotle Chicken:
- Rinse the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Pound it to an even thickness, about a half-inch thick, and add it to a large Ziploc bag.
- Add all the marinade ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the marinade to the chicken and remove as much air as possible before closing the Ziploc bag. Shake and mix it well to cover the chicken, then marinate for at least 6 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it to a medium-high-heat grill or grill pan over medium heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then chop roughly.
- Place a large pan over medium-high heat, add two tablespoons of oil, and add the chopped chicken once hot. Cook until crisp for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step is optional; the purpose is to make the chicken crispier.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with rice or in tacos and burritos.
Red Cabbage Slaw:
- Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
Creamy Chipotle Sauce:
- Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust for spiciness. If you want the sauce spicier, add a few more tablespoons of the above sauce from the can.
Assemble:
- Add to tortillas: chicken, topped with coleslaw, creamy chipotle sauce, sliced avocado, and fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1593mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 829mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1408IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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