Description
Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos are a flavorful delight featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, chipotle in adobo, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into strips.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced chicken on each tortilla, then topping with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, queso fresco, and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle in adobo or a dash of hot sauce.
- Substitute chicken thighs with grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg