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Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Lime Crema
Juicy chipotle-marinated chicken tucked into warm corn tortillas, topped with crisp cabbage, fresh cilantro, and a zesty lime crema. A quick, high-protein Mexican favorite.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Servings
4
Rating
4.8/5
Ingredients
0/13
1.25lbsChicken thighs
boneless, skinless
2tbspChipotle in adobo
minced
3clovesGarlic
minced
1tspGround cumin
1tspSmoked paprika
2tbspLime juice
2tbspOlive oil
12smallCorn tortillas
2cupsShredded cabbage
1/2cupFresh cilantro
chopped
1/2cupGreek yogurt
1tspLime zest
1tspSalt
or to taste
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Marinate the chicken
Combine chipotle, garlic, cumin, paprika, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss chicken to coat and marinate 15 minutes.
15 minutes
2
Cook the chicken
Heat a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
20 minutes
165°F (74°C)
3
Make lime crema
Whisk Greek yogurt, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
2 minutes
4
Warm tortillas and assemble
Warm tortillas in a dry pan. Fill with sliced chicken, cabbage, cilantro, and drizzle with lime crema.
5 minutes
Nutrition Information
Per serving (4 servings total)
420
Calories
35g
Protein
30g
Carbs
16g
Fat
5g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
780mg
Sodium
85mg
Cholesterol