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Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Serves 15
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Directions
1
In a bowl, add chipotle paste, lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder. Mix well.
2
Add the cubed chicken to the marinade. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
4
Dice the onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro.
5
Set everything aside for later use.
6
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
8
Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until: Nicely browned and crispy on the outside and Fully cooked on the inside.
9
Remove from heat and set aside.
10
In a bowl, whisk together Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Chipotle paste, lime juice, Water (add gradually until desired consistency is reached).
11
In a bowl, combine Diced red onion, Tomatoes, Lime juice, Chopped parsley, Jalapeño. Mix well and adjust salt if needed.
12
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
13
Add some oil.
14
Place a mini flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a small amount of Mozzarella cheese on half of the tortilla.
15
Add a few pieces of the cooked chipotle chicken on top of the cheese.
16
Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
17
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
18
Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
19
Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
20
Assemble the tacos by spreading Chipotle sauce on each taco then topping with salsa.
21
Serve and enjoy.
Ingredients
2 lb boneless chicken thighs/ breast, cut into cubes
3 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (blended into a paste)
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Oil for cooking
3 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (blended into a paste)
2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, (blended into a paste)
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp water to loosen the sauce
3 tbsp water to loosen the sauce
1 large red onion, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp fresh cilantro , chopped
1 jalapeno, diced (remove seeds)
15 mini tacos
20 mini tacos
2 cups mozzarella cheese
Equipment
bowl
skillet
Tips
For deeper flavor, refrigerate chicken for up to 2 hours.
Cook chicken in batches if needed.
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