Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated in a zesty chipotle sauce and grilled to perfection, then encased in warm tortillas with refreshing toppings for a burst of flavor and heat. These Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos are a fiesta in your mouth!
ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco
- Lime wedges, for serving
steps
- 1.
In a bowl, combine minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make marinade.
- 2.
Place chicken thighs in a ziplock bag and add the marinade. Seal the bag and massage to coat the chicken well. Allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
- 3.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.
- 4.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side or until pliable.
- 5.
Slice the grilled chicken thighs into thin strips.
- 6.
Assemble the tacos by placing chicken strips on each tortilla. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.
- 7.
Serve the Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
