Ingredients
✓ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil
✓ 2 tablespoons lime juice
✓ 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
✓ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✓ 1 teaspoon onion powder
✓ 1 teaspoon cumin
✓ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
✓ Salt and pepper to taste
✓ 8 small corn or flour tortillas
✓ 1 cup shredded lettuce
✓ 1 cup diced tomatoes
✓ 1/2 cup diced red onion
✓ 1 avocado
✓ 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
✓ Lime wedges for serving
✓ 1/2 cup sour cream
✓ Salt to taste
Instructions
✓ Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
✓ Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through
✓ Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest
✓ Add minced chipotle peppers to the skillet and cook for 1 minute
✓ Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and smoked paprika to the skillet and cook for an additional minute
✓ Stir in lime juice and bring the mixture to a simmer
✓ Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes
✓ Slice cooked chicken into thin strips and add it back to the skillet with the sauce
✓ Toss chicken to coat with the sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes
✓ Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds
✓ Assemble tacos by placing a portion of the chicken onto a tortilla, followed by a spoonful of diced tomatoes, a sprinkle of shredded lettuce, a slice of avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro leaves
Notes
Adjust the heat level to your liking by using more or fewer chipotle peppers
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30