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Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Honey Lime Slaw Recipe

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Chipotle Chicken

Cultural Context

Chipotle Chicken is a popular dish inspired by the fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its customizable burritos and bowls. This dish features grilled chicken marinated in a spicy chipotle sauce, reflecting the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. It has gained widespread popularity and can be found in various forms across the United States, often served in tacos, burritos, or as part of a rice bowl.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb Chicken Breast
2 Tsp Neutral Oil, divided
1 Tbsp Chipotle Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
½ Tsp Granulated Sugar
½ Tsp Salt
1 bag (16 oz) Green Slaw
¼ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp cup Mayonnaise
1 Lime, juiced
1 Tbsp Honey
1 Tsp Cumin
Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
12 (6-inch) Corn Tortillas, warmed
Cilantro, to taste (optional)
Hot sauce (optional)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

chipotle peppers

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: canned jalapeños

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor at a lower cost.

1

Marinate chicken with chipotle powder, garlic powder, onion powder, granulated sugar, and salt.

2

Heat neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

3

Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.

4

Remove chicken from skillet and let rest before slicing.

5

In a mixing bowl, combine green slaw, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the honey-lime slaw.

6

Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.

7

Assemble tacos by adding sliced chicken to tortillas, topping with honey-lime slaw, cilantro, and hot sauce if desired.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skilletmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Chipotle Chicken BowlChipotle Chicken Tacos

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