Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr 6 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
538 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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These easy Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos are a smash hit every time. Whether grilled or sautéed in a pan, the citrus marinade with warm spices, fresh herbs and honey just pack in with flavor. Prep time includes 1 hour marinade.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts large, boneless (See Note 1)
- 3 tbsp olive oil separated
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 12 corn tortillas
Apple Slaw
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded or julienned
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded or julienned
- 1 carrot shredded or julienned
- 1 Honey Crisp apple (or apple of choice) shredded or julienned
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (See Note 2)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 limes for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, honey, chipotle chili and garlic powders, cumin, cilantro and salt until well combined. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade.
- Pour marinade over chicken breasts in container and let soak covered in the refrigerator for 1 hour (See Note 3).
- Place shredded cabbage, carrot and apple in a bowl. Pour Ranch dressing over apple slaw mixture and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Add remaining tablespoon of oil to hot skillet. Cook chicken for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown on medium-high. Baste with marinade, then turn and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Baste again, cover and cook on low for 10 minutes (and discard any remaining marinade). Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil to keep warm until serving.
- Slice or shred chicken for tacos. Using corn tortillas, layer chicken then top with slaw, cilantro and spoon reserved marinade over at time of serving with limes.
Notes
- Slice each breast horizontally for two pieces if extra large breasts.
- You can substitute plain Greek yogurt or Mexican Cream if available.
- I have found that longer than 1 hour the chicken starts to develop a “skin” due to the citrus juice slowly “cooking” it. Some people marinate for 2-4 hours, but it’s up to you. With the marinade to baste while cooking and the reserved to spoon on top after, the flavors are definitely there.
- Feel free to use a pre-shredded package of cabbage slaw mix for the first 3 Apple Slaw ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
511mg
(21%)
Potassium
907mg
(26%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
2500IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
34.5mg
(38%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 511mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 907mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 2500IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 34.5mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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