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Chipotle Lime Chicken Taco Recipe

Chipotle Lime Chicken Taco Recipe

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A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle lime sauce, served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings

  • Total Time: 35
  • Yield: 4-6

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

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30