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Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Instructions: 1 In a large bowl, mix together the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
  2. Add the chicken strips to the bowl and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, or up to overnight for more flavor.
  3. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the marinated chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char.
  5. Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a dry skillet.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing a few chicken strips on each tortilla.
  7. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and diced tomatoes.
  8. Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
  9. Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty kick!
  10. Notes: Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings like avocado or sour cream.
  11. These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal.
  12. You can control the spice level by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce.