Description
Smoky, spicy, and irresistibly fresh, these chipotle chicken tacos with corn salsa bring bold flavors to your table in under 40 minutes. Juicy marinated chicken, sweet roasted corn, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime crema come together for the ultimate taco night favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Kernels from 2 ears of corn, grilled or roasted
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 8 to 10 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat broiler if using for corn.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, paprika, and salt. Coat chicken and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- Oil your pan or grill. Line a tray with foil if broiling corn.
- Grill or sear chicken 6–8 minutes per side until cooked and slightly charred. Rest, then slice. Char corn and mix with onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame until pliable.
- Mix sour cream and lime juice into a smooth crema.
- Assemble tacos with chicken, corn salsa, avocado, and crema. Garnish with cilantro and lime if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
- Use a cast iron skillet for better sear and smokiness.
- Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream for a lighter version.
- Prep salsa ingredients ahead for faster assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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