Crispy Chipotle Chicken Tacos Recipe

Instructions

1. In a bowl, add chipotle paste, lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder. Mix well.
2. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade. Toss until all pieces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
3. Dice the onion, tomatoes, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro. Set everything aside for later use.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
5. Cook for 5–6 minutes per side, until nicely browned and crispy on the outside and fully cooked on the inside. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. In a bowl, whisk together Mayonnaise, Sour cream, Chipotle paste, lime juice, Water (add gradually until desired consistency is reached) to make the Chipotle Sauce.
7. In a bowl, combine Diced red onion, Tomatoes, Lime juice, Chopped parsley (cilantro), Jalapeño. Mix well and adjust salt if needed to make the Salsa.
8. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add some oil.
9. Place a mini flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle a small amount of Mozzarella cheese on half of the tortilla.
10. Add a few pieces of the cooked chipotle chicken on top of the cheese.
11. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
12. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
13. Assemble the tacos by spreading Chipotle sauce on each taco then topping with salsa.
14. Serve and enjoy.