Copycat Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Copycat Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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Whether you have been to Chipotle or not, now you can have Chipotle’s Crispy Tacos whenever you want! There is something about the crispy shell, the perfectly cooked and seasoned chicken, and the corn salsa topped with cheese, sour cream and lettuce that makes these tacos over the top tasty!
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Ingredients
- 6 crispy taco shells
- 3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce sliced thin
- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn salsa
- sour cream optional topping
- guacamole optional topping
For the Chicken
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- adobo sauce to taste (optional)
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Instructions
- Filet the chicken so you have two thin halves of each breast. Mix together the taco seasoning and paprika and rub it all over the chicken.
- Grill over medium heat until you get nice grill marks and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove chicken from grill and chop it into one inch cubes.
- Warm your crispy taco shells, either in the microwave or oven (it makes them more crispy). Then layer each one with chopped chicken, salsa, lettuce, cheese, and other toppings if desired.
Notes
- Tremendous Toppings - if you want to take these chipotle chicken tacos from a delicious meal to something that you'll never forget, try some of these topping ideas!
- *Buy corn salsa from the store, or make it fresh with our corn salsa recipe.
- Lime - lime juice give a sweet acidity and brightness
- Avocado - avocado slices are creamy and earthy, they balance out spice
- Onion - finely chopped red onion is essential for lending a sharp and spicy taste
- Roasted red bell pepper - sweet, savory, bright
- Adobo sauce - just a splash of this smoky, sweet, and spicy sauce can give a really interesting and explosive flavor to your taco
- Cabbage - chopped cabbage adds crunch without overtaking the dish (consider adding shaved radish for a similar experience, plus to addition of a light peppery flavor)
- Queso fresco - delicious and lightly salty
- Fresh cilantro - you can't go wrong with a handful of fresh copped cilantro. The pleasant, citrusy flavor is so fresh, and the bright green adds so much beautiful color do your taco plate!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
229mg
(10%)
Potassium
303mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1935IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1935IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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