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    Home > Recipes > Chicken

    Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

    Published: Aug 2, 2015 · Modified: Apr 19, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 5 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

    Sweet and slightly spicy glazed chicken is the key ingredient in these fast and easy Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos. Add a creamy, tangy cilantro lime sauce and crunchy slaw to feed your taco craving.

    I had an addiction-creating taco experience in Breckenridge, CO a couple weeks ago.  Maybe it's because we've been overseas for so many years in a place where tacos were about as common as a snowy day.  But these tacos were seriously good.  Nothing fancy - just everything you want in a taco.  A punchy citrus slaw, soft tortillas, perfect fillings - including sweet glazed chicken.  And all in a dive bar with 30 beers on tap and a super cheap happy hour.  We were in Breckenridge for a week and went to Oscar's twice.  Just for the tacos.


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    (Okay, okay, for the beer too.)

    Oscar's tacos have been floating around in my recipe-loving brain for weeks, along with a can of chipotles in adobo in my pantry that was begging to be used.  Honey and chipotle are a natural fit - spicy and sweet and, as it turns out, make a perfect glaze for taco-destined chicken.

     Chipotle Chicken in a soft flour tortilla

    These little chipotle chicken tacos come together super fast, perfect for a hot summer night.  They may not be served at 9,600 feet, but they'll definitely bring something special to any lower altitude dinner table.

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    Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Sauce

    Sweet and slightly spicy glazed chicken is the key ingredient in these fast and easy tacos. Add a creamy, tangy cilantro lime sauce and crunchy slaw to feed your taco craving.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Tex Mex
    Keyword: chicken dinner, chicken tacos, easy dinner, easy, weeknight-friendly, family friendly
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 362kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $8.00

    Equipment

    • Blender or Food Processor
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Shallow Dish for Marinating
    • Large Skillet

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon Honey
    • 2 tablespoon Adobo Sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
    • 1 Chipotle Pepper, minced (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • 1 lb Chicken Breast Tenders (or sliced chicken breast)
    • 8 small (6 inch) Flour Tortillas (sub corn tortillas to make the recipe gluten-free)

    For the slaw:

    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
    • Juice from ½ Lime
    • ½ head Green Cabbage, thinly sliced
    • 8 Radishes, cut into matchsticks
    • ¼ cup Cilantro leaves

    For the sauce:

    • ⅓ cup Plain Yogurt
    • ⅓ cup Sour Cream (you can just use additional plain yogurt as a substitute for this if you prefer)
    • 2 tablespoon Cilantro leaves
    • 1 clove Garlic
    • Juice from ½ Lime
    • 1 Jalapeño, seeds removed (unless you like spice, in which case - leave the seeds in)

    Instructions

    • To make the sauce, combine the yogurt, sour cream, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and jalapeño in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Season with salt. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    • To make the marinade, whisk together the first six ingredients (through black pepper). Combine with chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to a day.
    • To make the slaw, whisk together the honey, oil and lime juice. Toss with the cabbage, radishes and cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and, when it begins to shimmer, use tongs to remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and place them in the hot pan (be careful - the marinade will splatter when it his the hot pan). Heat the chicken, turning once, until nearly cooked through, about 6 minutes and then pour the remaining marinade into the pan. Continue cooking until the marinade is sticky and coats the chicken and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more.
    • Cover the tortillas with a slightly damp paper towel and microwave just until warm, about 15 seconds. Top the tortillas with slaw, chicken and drizzle with sauce to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1785mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 559IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg

    Molly and Clara say that tacos are okay and all, but they'd choose animal crackers any day.  They're also 15 months old - update coming this week!

    Molly and Clara_15 months

     

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Ashley

      August 03, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Taco night is always my favorite! These sound delicious! And how cute are Molly and Clara 🙂

      Reply
      • Jess

        August 03, 2015 at 5:49 pm

        Me too - I love love taco night!

        Reply
    2. Coley @ Coley Cooks

      August 03, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      These chicken tacos look delicious! I do love the combo of honey and chipotle. Your pictures look amazing and I can't wait to try out this recipe!

      Reply
    3. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      August 03, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      It's been a while since I last made tacos but after seeing this recipe I definitely will be making them for dinner this week. Looks amazing..

      Reply
    4. Kristen @ The Endless Meal

      September 06, 2015 at 12:16 pm

      You totally got me with honey and chipotle. I love sweet and spicy flavours and this sounds amazing!

      Reply

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