Smashed Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Even if you like your tacos whole and hand-held, or in veggie-rich salad form, this recipe for Chipotle Chicken Tacos will get you in the mood for some kickin' chicken. Ole!
Course:
Main Course, Main Meals
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Chipotle Chicken
- 7 ounce chipotle peppers in adobo sauce sauce only
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder halve this for less heat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken breasts trimmed and pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
Toppings
- Your favorite tortilla chips
- Shredded cheese
- Avocado
- Diced red onion
- Diced tomato
- Lime wedges
- Plain yogurt
Instructions
Preparing the marinade
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Mix together the adobo sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, onion powder, minced garlic, and oil. Add marinade and chicken to a sealable plastic bag and shake well to fully coat chicken. Place bag in small bowl, and set in refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours or more.
Grilling the chicken
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Preheat your indoor or outdoor grill and prepare with spray oil. Remove the chicken from the bag, shaking off excess marinade. Grill chicken 3-4 minutes per side, or until no longer pink inside. Slice chicken on the diagonal, or shred if desired. Set aside.
Assemble your 'smashed' tacos
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Layer tortilla chips and shredded cheese on a microwavable plate until cheese melts (20-30 seconds). Top with chicken, tomatoes, onion, and avocado. Finish with a dollop of yogurt and a squeeze of lime juice.