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Chipotle Chicken Tacos Chef Kolby Kash

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

These Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos are smoky, spicy, and crispy goodness. The chipotle-infused chicken, paired with the crunch of perfectly cooked tortillas, is the best way to elevate your taco game. Top them off with melted cheese, fresh pico de Gallo, and you've got a taco night masterpiece!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breast
  • 1 7oz can chipotle peppers in adobo finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Bayou City All Purpose Seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 med onion thinly slices
  • shredded cheese mexican blend
  • pico de Gallo
  • 8 tortillas corn or flour

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken thighs, chopped chipotle peppers, minced garlic, onion powder, garlic pepper, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and crispy on the edges, about 6-8 minutes per side. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked with no pink in the center.
  3. In the same skillet, add thinly sliced onions. Cook over medium heat until they are soft and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the cooked chicken and onion mixture skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, warm the tortillas until they are pliable and have soaked up all the flavor from the skillet. Place a portion of the crispy chipotle chicken on each tortilla.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken while it's still hot. Allow the cheese to melt slightly.
  7. Add a generous amount of caramelized onions on top of the melted cheese. Finish by spooning pico de Gallo over the tacos.
  8. Fold over the tortillas and cook on each side until crispy and the sticks to the cheese to almost look like a quesadilla.
  9. Serve the Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to control the spice level. For a milder taste, use fewer peppers or remove the seeds.
  • Experiment with different cheese blends to find your favorite combination.
  • For an extra crispy texture, you can briefly broil the assembled tacos in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Customize toppings to suit your preferences, such as adding guacamole, sour cream, or sliced jalapeños.