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Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos
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Honey Chipotle Chicken Tacos

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (from a can, with some adobo sauce)Pantry100 g
  • garlic (peeled)Produce3 pieces
  • cilantro (fresh leaves)Produce15 g
  • honeyPantry45 ml
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce30 ml
  • ketchup (optional)Pantry15 ml
  • chicken breast (boneless, skinless)Meat600 g
  • ground cuminSpices4 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • oregano leaves (dried)Spices3 g
  • all-purpose seasoning (with salt)Spices6 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • mayonnaisePantry60 g
  • sour creamDairy60 g
  • small flour tortillasBakery8 pieces
  • mozzarella cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g

per serving

Nutrition

581kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
39 g
Fat
26 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Make the chipotle marinade

    • Blend the chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, cilantro, honey, black pepper, lemon juice and ketchup until smooth.
    • Taste and adjust the sweetness and heat.
    Step 1
  2. Marinate the chicken

    • Coat the chicken with part of the chipotle marinade, the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, all-purpose seasoning and olive oil.
    • Let it sit so the flavours soak in.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the marinated chicken in a hot pan until golden and cooked through.
    • Rest briefly, then slice or shred it.
    Step 3
  4. Make the chipotle crema

    • Mix the remaining chipotle marinade with the mayonnaise, sour cream and honey.
    • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
    Step 4
  5. Assemble the tacos

    • Warm the tortillas in a pan.
    • Add the cooked chicken and mozzarella, then melt the cheese.
    • Drizzle with the chipotle crema and serve.
    Step 5