Crispy Chicken Chipotle Tacos

1h 5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Season chicken thighs with black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, oregano, smoked paprika, olive oil, and chipotle sauce.
  2. 2Mix the chicken well to ensure it's fully coated.
  3. 3Let the seasoned chicken sit for about 30 minutes.
  4. 4Add oil to a pan and fry the chicken thighs until crispy.
  5. 5Remove the crispy chicken thighs from the pan and chop them up.
  6. 6To a separate pan, add oil and fry 1 cup of rice.
  7. 7Add 2 cups of water, tomato sauce, onion powder, cumin, tomato bouillon, and chicken bouillon to the rice.
  8. 8Mix the rice mixture and bring it to a boil.
  9. 9Once boiling, put a lid on the pan, lower the heat to low, and set a timer for 25 minutes.
  10. 10After 25 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes without uncovering.
  11. 11Add oil to a pan for the tacos.
  12. 12Place flour tortillas in the pan, add chopped chicken, quesadilla cheese, and more cheese on top.
  13. 13Close the tortillas and fry until crispy.
  14. 14Remove the crispy tacos from the pan.

Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • oregano
  • smoked paprika
  • olive oil
  • chipotle sauce
  • oil
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • tomato sauce
  • cumin
  • tomato bouillon
  • chicken bouillon
  • flour tortillas
  • quesadilla cheese

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Allow the seasoned chicken to sit for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Do not uncover the rice once the lid is on and it's cooking on low heat.