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Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Grilled chipotle chicken served in a delicious taco.
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Calories
382
kcal
Author
Leigh Anne Wilkes
Ingredients
4
cloves
garlic
minced
4
chipotle chiles
canned, use less for less heat
4
Tbsp
brown sugar
packed
1
Tbsp
kosher salt
2
tsp
chile powder
1
lime
zested and juiced
1/4
C
vegetable oil
2.5
lbs.
boneless
skinless chicken thighs
1/4
C
chopped fresh cilantro
Toppings:
lettuce
onions
cilantro
avocado
corn tortillas
Instructions
In a blender mix together garlic, chiles, sugar, salt, chile powder, lime zest, lime juice and oil.
Blend until smooth.
Place in a plastic bag with chicken and seal. Marinade for 8-14 hours in refrigerator.
Place rack in oven 5 inches below broiler and preheat.
Place chicken on a broiler pan or metal baking rack.
Broil until chicken is well browned, 5-7 minutes.
Flip chicken and brown second side for about 5 minutes.
Allow meat to sit for 5 minutes.
Slice meat and serve with toppings on tortilla.
Nutrition
Calories:
382
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
43
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
119
mg
|
Sodium:
1277
mg
|
Potassium:
754
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
310
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
26
mg
|
Iron:
1.3
mg