Description
Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos are a delicious and zesty dish that combines the smoky flavor of chipotle peppers with the freshness of lime, perfect for taco lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Chopped onions for topping
- Sliced avocado for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing chicken strips on the tortillas and topping with cilantro, onions, and avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add more chipotle peppers.
- These tacos can be made with shrimp or beef as alternatives.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Mexican Tacos, Grilled Chicken Tacos