Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Marinated in a blend of spices, citrus and honey, these chipotle chicken tacos are grilled and served with a fresh cilantro slaw for a taco recipe that's unique and satisfying.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Mains

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken taco, chicken tacos, chicken tacos seasoning, chipotle chicken tacos, chipotle sauce for tacos, chipotle sauce tacos, chipotle tacos, honey chipotle sauce, recipe for chicken tacos

Servings: tacos

Calories: 212kcal

Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the marinade:

2 chipotle peppers + 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
2 limes quartered
4 garlic cloves peeled
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons coarse salt

For the tacos:

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
8 - 10 flour tortillas
½ 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
⅓ cup cilantro
3 tablespoon mayonnaise or vegan mayo for egg free
3 tablespoons vinegar or lime juice
salt & pepper

For the tacos:

Tortillas flour or corn

Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to bag or container with chicken. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat grill to 400˚F. Add chicken and grill for about 8 minutes per side (turning once), or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F. Remove chicken from grill and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before chopping.
In a large mixing bowl, combine coleslaw ingredients and season to taste with salt & pepper.
To assemble tacos, fill each tortilla with a serving of chicken and top with coleslaw.

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