Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Chipotle Chicken Tacos that are packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, adobo sauce, honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla. Top with cilantro, red onion, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more adobo sauce or diced chipotle peppers to the marinade.
- Try adding grilled vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini to the tacos for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg