Fiery Spicy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Bold and spicy chipotle chicken tacos packed with smoky flavors and a touch of heat, served on warm corn tortillas with customizable fresh toppings.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 bowl for seasoning the chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce chopped tomatoes, diced onions, cilantro, sour cream, salsa, avocado
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Warm corn tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill warm tortillas with the chipotle chicken mixture.
- Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Reduce or omit cayenne for milder flavor.
- Substitute chipotle peppers with chipotle powder and water if needed.
- Customize toppings to taste for variety.