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Honey Lime Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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.

Prep Time
1 hr 6 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 538 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Pour marinade over chicken breasts in container and let soak covered in the refrigerator for 1 hour (See Note 3).
  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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.