Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos
Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips or cubes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas, small (6-inch)
For the Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced or sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
While the chicken is cooking or immediately after, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, wrapping them in damp paper towels and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or wrapping them in foil and heating in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 4
Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the cooked chipotle lime chicken into each warm tortilla. Top with your desired toppings such as diced red onion, fresh cilantro, avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and crumbled cotija cheese. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min
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Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Lime Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips or cubes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas, small (6-inch)
For the Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced or sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken strips, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
While the chicken is cooking or immediately after, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by heating them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until pliable, wrapping them in damp paper towels and microwaving for 30-60 seconds, or wrapping them in foil and heating in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 4
Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the cooked chipotle lime chicken into each warm tortilla. Top with your desired toppings such as diced red onion, fresh cilantro, avocado, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and crumbled cotija cheese. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min