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Honey Chipotle Tacos

By Lauren MiyashiroPublished: Jul 29, 2016
VerifiedApproved by the Delish Test Kitchen
preview for Honey Chipotle Tacos
Yields:
3 - 4
Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
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Make these sweet and spicy chicken tacos for your next taco night.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken Breasts, cubed
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can)
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • 8 hard taco shells
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Sour cream, for serving

Directions

    1. Step 1Combine peppers, adobo sauce, honey, olive oil, and spices in a medium bowl. Whisk to combine, then add chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
    2. Step 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season marinated chicken with salt and pepper to taste. When the oil is hot, sauté chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
    3. Step 3Serve in taco shells with scallions, sour cream and lime juice.
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