Description
A flavorful dish featuring smoky chipotle peppers and zesty lime, wrapped in warm tortillas with tender marinated chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb or 450 g)
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create a marinade.
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the chipotle marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or stovetop skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is nicely charred. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is resting, warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until they are pliable and slightly toasted.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips. Place a few strips of chicken on each warm tortilla. Top with slices of avocado, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and a few slices of red onion.
Notes
- For a leaner option, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Swap chipotle in adobo for smoked paprika if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Use lime juice from a bottle if fresh limes aren’t available.
- For a gluten-free option, choose corn tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: tacos, chicken, chipotle, lime, Mexican, easy recipe