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Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos You’ll Crave Every Night

Delightful Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos that combine sweet and smoky flavors for a quick dinner that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Try maple syrup for a twist.
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers Can swap in chipotle powder.
For the Tacos
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas Pan-fry for crunch.
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Colby Jack works too.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cabbage Slaw Pickled red onions can be used.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken with honey and chipotle peppers until coated. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat lightly with cooking spray or oil. Fry corn tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. Remove tortillas from skillet and assemble tacos by adding the chicken mixture and sprinkling with Monterey Jack cheese.
  4. Serve warm, optionally adding toppings like sour cream and cabbage slaw before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These tacos are best enjoyed fresh from the skillet. Adjust honey and chipotle levels as per your taste preference.

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