Description
Chipotle chicken tacos are a quick and easy meal with a spicy and smoky flavor. They are made with ground chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and Mexican seasonings.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 1 Tbsp. sauce, pepper finely chopped until paste like consistency
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
- 1/2 lime, juiced, about 1 Tbsp.
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
To Serve
- Flour tortillas
- Fresh Salsa
- Diced avocado
- Sour cream or Cilantro Lime Crema
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and onions. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink, while breaking up the meat with a spoon.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, while constantly stirring.
- Add tomato sauce, chipotle pepper + sauce, and water. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, partially closed, or until slightly reduced and thickened. Off heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve the meat mixture inside a flour tortilla, topped with salsa, avocado, and sour cream.
Notes
- Leftovers: Taco filling will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 1018.1 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55.9 g
- Protein: 22.8 g
- Cholesterol: 64.4 mg