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Chipotle Creamy Chicken Street Tacos

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These chipotle creamy chicken street tacos feature tender chicken tossed in a smoky, tangy chipotle cream sauce and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings. Ready in just 30 minutes, they’re perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 8–10 street taco size corn tortillas (or flour tortillas)
  • 1/3 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (or feta/queso fresco)
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Extra lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into thin strips and pat dry. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ground cumin. Let sit while you prepare the sauce.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Work in batches if needed.
  4. Remove chicken from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with half the chipotle cream sauce until well coated. Reserve remaining sauce for drizzling.
  5. Warm corn tortillas on a dry skillet or griddle for 30 seconds per side until soft and slightly charred. Keep wrapped in a kitchen towel to stay warm.
  6. Fill each tortilla with chipotle creamy chicken. Top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, crumbled Cotija cheese, and avocado slices if desired. Drizzle with extra chipotle cream sauce and finish with a squeeze of lime.
  7. Arrange tacos on a platter, sprinkle with more cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

For milder tacos, use only one chipotle pepper and add extra sour cream. You can substitute chicken with mushrooms or cauliflower for a vegetarian version. Warm tortillas before serving to prevent tearing. Store leftover chicken and sauce separately in the fridge for up to 3 days. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan mayo; for gluten-free, use corn tortillas.

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