Description
A flavorful recipe for Chipotle Chicken Tacos that combines marinated chicken thighs with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from canned chipotle peppers)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, adobo sauce, honey, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black 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 best flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it 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 and topping with diced onions, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more adobo sauce or diced chipotle peppers to the marinade.
- Try substituting the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg