Adobo Chicken Tacos

Chipotle chicken tacos are a quick and easy meal with a spicy and smoky flavor. They are made with ground chicken, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, and Mexican seasonings.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
• 1 lb. ground chicken
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce + 1 Tbsp. sauce, pepper finely chopped until paste like consistency
• 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
• 1/2 lime, juiced, about 1 Tbsp.
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Flour tortillas
• Fresh Salsa
• Diced avocado
• Sour cream or Cilantro Lime Crema

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and onions. Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink, while breaking up the meat with a spoon.
2. 2Stir in cumin, chili powder, oregano, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, while constantly stirring.
3. 3Add tomato sauce, chipotle pepper + sauce, and water. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, partially closed, or until slightly reduced and thickened. Off heat, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
4. 4Serve the meat mixture inside a flour tortilla, topped with salsa, avocado, and sour cream.