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Chipotle chicken tacos with pineapple salsa, cilantro, on a corn tortilla with lime on the side

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Recipe by Xenia Zee

Chipotle Chicken Tacos with a homemade chipotle marinade that’s smokey, spicy, and perfectly sweet!

  • Total Time50 Minutes
  • Yield5 Servings 1x
  • DietDairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

  • Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Small White Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Agave Nectar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1/4 Cumin
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

Pineapple Salsa

  • 2 cups Diced Pineapples (fresh or canned)
  • 1 Serrano Pepper - minced *can use Jalapeños instead
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro - minced
  • 1 tablespoon Agave Nectar
  • 1/2 Lime
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Tacos

  • Corn Tortillas

Instructions

Marinade

  1. Add chipotles in adobo sauce, garlic, onions, agave nectar, kosher salt, lime juice, cumin, and olive oil into a blender. Mix until smooth. Then add marinade to boneless chicken thighs and mix until well combined.
  2. Cover chicken and let marinate for at least an hour. For best results, marinate chicken over night

Grilling

  1. Heat grill over high heat (400°F), then place chicken on the grill. Cook each side for 5 minutes or until internal temperature has reached 165°F. Afterwards, remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the pineapple salsa.
  2. Dice chipotle chicken into 1-inch pieces and set aside

Pineapple Salsa

  1. Dice fresh pineapples and mix together with minced serrano peppers, cilantro, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, and kosher salt. Mix until well combined. Chill in the fridge once you’re ready to enjoy

Tacos

  1. Char corn tortillas on the grill or stove. Then add diced chicken, pineapple salsa, and any cheese that you may like. Enjoy with fresh lime

Equipment

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least an hour for best results.
  • Marinate also works great on other proteins such as pork, fish, and beef.
  • Pineapple salsa can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge
  • For milder spice level, substitute serrano peppers for jalapeños
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Latin, Mexican

Find it online: https://www.chefzeecooks.com/chipotle-chicken-tacos/